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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Discoid lupus erythematosus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... • Hormonal disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Systemic Signs (DRESS ... Syndrome): Formerly ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #Syndrome #DrugReaction ... Eosinophilia #Legs #Photo
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Systemic Signs (DRESS ... Syndrome): Formerly ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #Syndrome #DrugReaction ... Eosinophilia #Photo
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... required • Lupus erythematosus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... #dermatology #Differential
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
DRESS Syndrome vs ... SJS/TEN DRESS ... Rash: Painful erythematous ... #Syndrome #SJS ... comparison #table #dermatology
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 ... ) • Endocrine disorders ... • Nonscarring alopecia ... vein thrombosis Hematologic
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... CNS #neurology #rheumatology
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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Mucous Membrane Disorder ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... • Behcet's syndrome ... MucousMembranes #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Systemic Signs (DRESS ... Syndrome): Formerly ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #Syndrome #DrugReaction ... Eosinophilia #Trunk #Photo
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
hematological disorders ... to Autoimmune Disorders ... connective tissue disorder ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... classification #rheumatology