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Hypereosinophilia Syndrome (HES) - Diagnosis and Management
Definition: An absolute eosinophil count (AEC) greater than 1500 and
Secondary Causes ... Allergic disorders - Drug ... Myeloproliferative HES - Lymphocytic ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #differential #
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Follicularis • Aplasia ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
hypopigmentation of hair ... Adverse cutaneous drug ... McCune Albright syndrome ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... #causes
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... - Hepatitis, eosinophilic ... #Anemia #oncology ... #hematology #diagnosis
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Atypical Lymphocytes ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #DRESS #Syndrome ... #dermatology #diagnosis
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Alopecia mucinosa, Aplasia ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Idiopathic CD4 Lymphopenia (ICL) / Lymphocytopenia 

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR ICL
 • Persistent CD4 T-cell lymphopenia
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mL or 20% total lymphocyte ... ) • Drugs (corticosteroids ... Heme (lymphoma. aplasia ... #hematology #Differential ... #Causes #lymphocytopenia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
• Anemia • Aplastic ... • Hairy Cell Leukemia ... blood count with differential ... #diagnosis #hematology ... #oncology