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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... totalis (all scalp ... • Discoid lupus ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
: scaly annular ... areas -> Scaring alopecia ... membranes) -> Mouth ... mechanism) -> Alopecia ... Manifestations #pathophysiology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... totalis (all scalp ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Oral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Single Ulcer:
 • Traumatic ulcer
 • Angular ulcer
 • Aphthous
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lichen planus • Lupus ... pemphigoid #Oral #mouth ... #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm