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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... - Secondary to Skin ... Follicularis • Aplasia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... arthritis, weight loss ... Disease Classification ... rashErythematous ... fibromyalgia) • Infections
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Alopecia mucinosa, Aplasia ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... to exclude are infections ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis