49 results
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 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology ... #Causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... Capitis - Skin ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #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
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (transcellular shift ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Redistribution/ Shift ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
Skin Hypopigmentation ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... Intracellular Shift ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Vascular Skin Lesions ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... discolorations of skin ... Vasculitis #SkinRash #dermatology ... #causes