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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... • Discoid lupus ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Differential #
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential ... with overlying scale ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential #
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... stress #Diffuse #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Scarring Alopecia: Lupus ... #Hairloss
Combination of Skin Findings and Arthritis in Pediatrics Patient - Differential Diagnosis
Malar rash: 
 • A
Pediatrics Patient - Differential ... Suggestive of: Lupus ... Discoid rash: • Sore ... gabrieltalledop #dermatology ... arthritis #skin #differential
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... Post-strep GN, Lupus ... Glomerulonephritis #Vasculitis #differential ... diagnosis #algorithm #rheumatology
Lupus Classification
Spontaneous Lupus
 - Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
 - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 
Drug-Induced Lupus
 - Drug-Induced
Lupus Classification ... Spontaneous Lupus ... Drug-Induced CLE (SCLE-DIL ... erythematosus #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... • Discoid lupus ... Secondary syphilis #HairLoss ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Differential #
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
erythematosus (SCLE ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Pustular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What are pustules?
• Pustules < 5-10 mm + pus
• Material
Skin Lesions - Differential ... Eruptions (Face/Scalp ... Inflammatory, pus-filled sore ... Skin #Lesions #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology