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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... sclerosis (white "ash ... #disorders #skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Rash #Erythroderma
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Skin Hyperpigmentation ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #disorders #skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... / LOCALIZED Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Localized #dermatology ... #causes
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
centrifugum • A chronic skin ... Lyme in early localized ... dermal macular hyperpigmentation ... gyratum repens • A skin ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... / Focal Hair Loss ... Capitis - Skin ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
background of hyperpigmentation ... dermatitis - Anywhere - Localized ... honey-colored crusts ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential