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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... areata (+Nail pitting ... Examination: • Signs ... skin surface, nails ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
base, with loss ... , sarcoidosis, alopecia ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Atlas
Rheumatologic Review of Systems (ROS): 
•	Fevers
•	Rashes/photosensitivity
•	Alopecia
•	Nail/nailfold abnormalities
•	Sicca symptoms
•	Conjunctivitis
•	Uveitis
•	Episcleritis
•	Scleritis
•	Raynaud's
•	Oral/genital ulcers
•	Polychondritis
•	Enthesitis
•	Serositis sx
•	Thomboses
•	Neuropathy
•	Pregnancy loss.

#Rheumatologic #rheumatology #ROS #ReviewOfSystems #diagnosis #history
photosensitivity • Alopecia ... • Nail/nailfold ... abnormalities • Sicca symptoms ... Neuropathy • Pregnancy loss ... ReviewOfSystems #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... inflammation Symptoms ... • Clubbing of nails ... Nasal polyps and signs ... parenchyma Diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Anorexia • Weight loss ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
sweats • Weight loss ... ingestion • B symptoms ... but typically fail ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... classification #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... malaise, weight loss ... tract, and often causes ... #Rheumatology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
fasting/weight loss ... risk of fracture DERMATOLOGIC ... skin, brittle nails ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms