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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Dietary: Iron deficiency ... , Zinc deficiency ... , Copper deficiency ... • Chronic iron deficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Dietary • Iron deficiency ... • Zinc deficiency ... • Copper deficiency ... #dermatology #Differential
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Dietary • Iron deficiency ... • Zinc deficiency ... • Copper deficiency ... #dermatology #Differential
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
and permanent alopecia ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... • Nonscarring alopecia ... vein thrombosis Hematologic