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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... - Secondary to Skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Capitis - Skin ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
the most common types ... Patterned hair ... patches; rarely diffuse ... area of scalp; focal ... other psychiatric disorders
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... the appropriate local ... smallpox-diagnostic-algorithm-poster ... The type of specimen ... See table below