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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Secondary Disseminated Syphilis

Case from my residency that @EstradaElJefe helped me publish in JGIM. One important finding
Disseminated Syphilis Case ... is the patchy alopecia ... #Disseminated #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo ... #SkinRash #Alopecia
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... Capitis - Skin ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Tinea Versicolor: Scaly well demarcated patches caused by fungal skin infection.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog
demarcated patches caused ... by fungal skin ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Ecchymosis: Bluish discoloration of skin caused by bruising with resultant subcutaneous collection
of blood.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. -
discoloration of skin ... caused by bruising ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... Ecchymosis #Arm #Photo
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... discolorations of skin ... Vasculitis #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes
The worst case of crusted scabies I’ve even seen. Looking at the photo makes me itch
The worst case of ... Looking at the photo ... Crusted #Scabies #Dermatology ... #Skin #Arms #Clinical ... #Photo #Rural #
Genital Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful:
 • Herpes simplex
 • Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
 • Behcet's
Genital Skin Ulcers ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes