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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #HairLoss #Alopecia ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... - Hemolytic anemia ... PURPURA: Vasculitis ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Localized / Focal ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Skin Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Rash
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection

Malar rash
	• SLE
	• Human parvovirus B19 infection
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Antiphospholipid-antibody syndrome ... lesions • Discoid lupus ... Sarcoidosis #dermatology ... #skin #rashes #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Lupus (SLE) General ... , Vasculitis, Purpura ... Demyelinating syndromes ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... #SLE #systemic
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... HUS • DIC • Vasculitis ... #Causes #Hematology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... stress #Diffuse #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (lupus, RA, Sjogren's ... #Causes #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Differential ... disease • Prolidase deficiency ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... #Systemic #Lupus
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Abnormality • SLE ... anemia Onycholysis ... #Secondary #dermatology ... #Differential # ... #causes