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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... totalis (all scalp ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Capitis - Skin ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... : Lupus erythematosus
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Algorithm Vesicles ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Algorithm Eczematous ... - Pruritic/Scaly ... #Eczematous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... Algorithm Pruritic ... / Scaly / Erythematous ... #Pustular #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Scarring ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... totalis (all scalp ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Discoid lupus ... #Algorithm #causes
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
is rare in DIL, SCLE-DIL ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Usual therapeutic management ... comparison #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... erythematosus (SCLE ... and permanent alopecia ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Nonscarring alopecia