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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Disorders of Pigmentations ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hair, eyes, skin ... #disorders #skin ... #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... Diffuse Congenital ... #disorders #skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... Diffuse: • Tanning ... #disorders #skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Capitis - Skin ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Pinpoint areas (less ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Hair Loss (Alopecia ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Localized #dermatology ... #causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
arthritis, weight loss ... 3rd Decade Skin ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... depigmentation disorders ... post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ... o Moist or oozing ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse