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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
• Hyperthyroid drugs ... Disease • Discoid ... lupus erythematosus ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Skin Disease: Discoid ... lupus erythematosus ... Trichotillomania, Pressure-induced ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Medications associated with drug-induced lupus

List of Definite and Possible Associated Drugs

#Diagnosis #Pharmacology #Medications #DrugInduced #Lupus #List
associated with drug-induced ... lupus List of ... #Diagnosis #Pharmacology ... #DrugInduced #Lupus ... #List #Causes #
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Primary Dermatologic ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... Under Nails • Drug-Induced ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia
The diagnosis of drug-induced thrombocytopenia can be made only by demonstrating resolution of thrombocytopenia once
Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia ... The diagnosis of drug-induced ... patients with drug-induced ... #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #Medications #Causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Drug Induced Lupus ... vs SLE Drug Induced ... cases, drug-dependent ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... delayed HTR • Drug-induced ... • PNH • Drug-induced ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Disease • Discoid ... lupus erythematosus ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... elliptocytosis Extrinsic Causes ... AIHA: warm, cold, drug ... Intravascular Causes ... classification #hematology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... Vitamin A Excess - Drugs ... • Hyperthyroid drugs ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes