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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... , Traction alopecia ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Zinc deficiency, Copper ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Androgenetic alopecia ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... deficiency • Copper ... #dermatology #Differential
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Cornea 5. ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Trauma Cornea ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome
Micronutrient Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
 • Vitamin A - Night/complete blindness, xeropthalmia (pathologic dryness of
conjunctiva and cornea ... ataxia), Korsakoff syndrome ... Anemia • Zinc - Alopecia ... function, diarrhea • Copper
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Androgenetic alopecia ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... deficiency • Copper ... #dermatology #Differential
Cutaneous Manifestations of Monoclonal Gammopathy
 • Extravascular lg Deposits: Systemic amyloidosis, Nodular amyloidosis, Macroglobulinoderma, Follicular hyperkeratotic
Systemic amyloidosis, Nodular ... secretion: POEMS syndrome ... , Syndrome Schnitzler ... cutis laxa, TEMPI syndrome ... manifestations #dermatology
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular ... sounds, RUQ pain • Dermatologic ... ucsdim #Serotonin #Syndrome
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
nerve palsy • Horner ... Myasthenia gravis • Ocular ... lens wearing • Ocular ... • Scarring • Ocular ... ophthalmology #ocular
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... Maculopapular #Macular ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Decreased Production:
 - Drugs (chemo, yang, sulfa, acetaminophen, NSAIDs, quinine,
Nutritional: B12, copper ... antiphospholipid syndrome ... Diagnosis #Framework #hematology