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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... op, Post infection ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Related • Post-infectious ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... risk-stratification • Risks: infection ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
Aerosol is the most ... common route of infection ... Cardiopulmonary Syndrome ... #management #treatment ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... pancreatitis, Post-surgical ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Related • Post-infectious ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
and Management ... Most invasive infections ... this morphology Treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #fungal #infectiousdiseases
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care ... Syndrome (PICS) ... guide targeted treatments ... #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Management Summary ... Purulent Arthritis Syndrome ... : • Most patients ... #Management #Microbiology ... #InfectiousDiseases
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most ... macular or papular; Alopecia ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... Syphilis #stages #diagnosis ... #management #Treatment