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

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

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
and permanent alopecia ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... lower extremity edema ... • May involve PNS ... • Nonscarring alopecia
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... lupus #Systemic #Erythematosus ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Severe Drug Rashes - Comparison - DRESS | SJS/TEN | AGEP | Erythroderma

DRESS 
 - Onset:
Features: Facial edema ... - Features: Erythematous ... plaques and edema ... Rashes #Comparison #TABLE ... #Erythroderma #Dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous ... Dermatitis (Eczema) Erythematous ... pigmentation, edema ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
you think of the causes ... Is it pus, edema ... or tumor cells (Table ... the alveoli and cause
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Systemic #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #rheumatology #
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Brocq • Alopecia ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia ... required • Lupus erythematosus ... • Androgenetic alopecia ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes