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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Cognitive impairment + loss ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... progressive - Loss
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Localized Hair Loss ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Diagnostic Framework ... disease, Acute blood loss ... patients), "Hospital-acquired ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... #causes #hematology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Age less than 30 ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs
Manifestations of Anaphylaxis by Body System

Dermatologic/mucosal

 - Eyes: periorbital swelling/erythema, injected conjunctiva, tears

 - Oral mucosa:
Body System Dermatologic ... : bradycardia, shock ... tunnel vision, loss ... cessation of play #Diagnosis ... #Allergy #Signs
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
severe community-acquired ... unless levels are less ... DDX - Other causes ... : • Nephrotic syndrome ... (Epstein-Barr syndrome
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - For diagnosis, must have either 26
their turn • Causes ... finish assigned work ... • Frequently loses ... things required ... #symptoms #signs