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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... of Hyperthyroidism ... T3 → Central (secondary ... ) Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... decalvans - Secondary ... areata • Secondary
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... • Screen for secondary ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Separating from Bed • Hyperthyroidism ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... urgent referral to secondary ... or referral to secondary ... #Hepatology #Liver
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... ; however, an algorithmic ... vasculitic diseases secondary ... require emergent evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... • Laboratory evaluation ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology