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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
chronic pain • loss ... nephrocalcinosis • CPPD ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... - Premature loss ... Phosphatase: • Other causes
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
) Pathophysiology ... calcium to form CPP ... swelling, pain, loss ... Deposition #Disease #Rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... monocyte dysfunction/hypofunction ... injury: Glycocalyx loss ... COMMON CAUSES +
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... trimester pregnancy loss ... • Treatment algorithms ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology