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

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

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Alopecia: Lupus erythematosus ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
anti-Smith Ab, low complements ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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