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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroid drugs ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Primary Dermatologic ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... Under Nails • Drug-Induced ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroid drugs ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Usual therapeutic management ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Edema in 70% of cases ... Criteria for Diagnosis ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive heating ... anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Drug ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
to heat (fires, heating ... malignancies, and drugs ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
folate that can cause ... Malabsorption • Drugs ... interfered with leading ... deficiency #FolicAcid #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
men- the crown, receding ... postpartum, and drugs ... in 5% of cases ... #types #differential ... #diagnosis