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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
cellulitis of the scalp ... Capitis - Skin ... Diffuse Hair ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... totalis (all scalp ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Diffuse Congenital ... • Piebaldism Diffuse ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Hypopigmentation #disorders ... #skin #dermatology
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Disorders of Pigmentations ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of hair, eyes, skin ... sclerosis (white "ash ... #skin #dermatology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Characterized by diffuse ... redness of the skin ... erythematous rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Erythematous #Rash
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
weight loss, and fever ... 3rd Decade Skin ... erythematosus (SCLE ... and permanent alopecia ... pneumonitis • Diffuse
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... Red Flags: • Fever ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Eruptions (Face/Scalp ... Rosacea Pustular Diffuse ... Generalized itchy rash ... Pustules + Fever ... eruption • Diffuse
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
suggest vascular or hematologic ... depigmentation disorders ... occur in chronic skin ... (e.g., scarlet fever ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Presentation: Fever ... weight loss • Skin ... : Rash is the most ... characteristic finding, diffuse ... macular or papular; Alopecia