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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... • Hormonal disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... Pruritus #primary #dermatology ... #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... #generalized #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Primary Dermatologic ... Nail Disorders ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... #causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Contact dermatitis ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypopigmentation #disorders ... #skin #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
purple, hemorrhagic skin ... , or other causes ... Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #causes