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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
with pharyngeal erythema ... with pharyngeal erythema ... CNS and hematologic ... that persists as skin ... Immunization #peds #pediatrics
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Capitis - Skin ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , erosions, or erythema ... Examine the entire skin
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 ... occur in chronic skin ... o Moist or oozing ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse ... palm #dermatitis #erythema