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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
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
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 ... #rash #palm #dermatitis
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
• Seborrheic dermatitis ... Dyshidrotic eczema - Palms ... often showing ulceration ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology
Monkeypox

What?
Monkeypox virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, subfamily Chordopoxvirinae, and genus orthopoxvirus
Viral zoonotic disease that is
disease that is caused ... epiglottitis, or ulcerative ... Blepharitis • Severe keratitis ... • Occurs on palms ... Diagnosis #Management #Dermatology