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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Discoid lupus ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Clotting factor deficiency ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... : - Purpura fulminans ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
(SLE) - Diagnosis ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Joint Pain Rash ... infection Malar rash ... Henoch Schönlein purpura ... lesions • Discoid lupus ... #differential #diagnosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Typical Signs/Symptoms
Alopecia, Fever, Malar rash, Photosensitivity, Adenopathies, Lupus pneumonia, Pleurisy, Pancreatitis,
Signs/Symptoms Alopecia ... , Fever, Malar rash ... , Oral ulcers, Rash ... Signs #Symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Thrombocytopenic Purpura ... (TTP) Diagnosis ... severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency ... #management #treatment ... hematology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
and permanent alopecia ... Differential Diagnosis ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... • Nonscarring alopecia
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Features of Systemic Lupus ... Photosensitivity, Butterfly rash ... , Vasculitis, Purpura ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
- Differential Diagnosis ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Zinc deficiency ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm