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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
decalvans - Secondary ... syphilis #Diffuse ... #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
decalvans - Secondary ... areata • Secondary ... syphilis #HairLoss ... #Localized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Secondary Syphilis - Rash on Palms and Soles 
41ys, seen in our ED b/c of 20
Secondary Syphilis ... in 80% of cases ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #Palms ... #Soles #dermatology
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis ... spots both on the palms ... resembling rashes caused ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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papules on wrists/ankles ... central clearing • Secondary ... Syphilis - Red ... and plaques on palms ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
pustule on the ankle ... cyclosporine is used PG secondary ... treatment options ... #PG #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #ulcer