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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... required • Lupus erythematosus ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... or erythema and local
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous ... demarcated Acneiform - Erythematous ... - "Beefy red" erythematous ... #causes
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... lupus #Systemic #Erythematosus ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... cutaneous lupus erythematosus ... (ACLE) • Erythematous ... cutaneous lupus erythematosus ... • Erythematous
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Typical Signs/Symptoms
Alopecia, Fever, Malar rash, Photosensitivity, Adenopathies, Lupus pneumonia, Pleurisy, Pancreatitis,
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Signs/Symptoms Alopecia ... , Fever, Malar rash ... Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus ... Symptoms #diagnosis #rheumatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... #Focal #Localized ... #causes
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin Rash ... Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous ... Dermatitis (Eczema) Erythematous ... shaped (discoid) erythematous ... Stasis Dermatitis - Erythematous
Reactive Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive erythematous with various morphology
 • Urticaria - Firm /
Reactive Skin Rash ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reactive erythematous ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin Rash ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythrematous ... Discoid Lupus Erythematous ... #causes