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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 ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
cells -> Incr local ... inflammation on skin ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #complications
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
inflamed response to local ... skin injury) • ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... management #signs #symptoms ... #rheumatology #
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... #Localized #dermatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... plaques, nodules, ulcers ... kinase (BTK) Complications ... workup #oncology #hematology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Tropical setting: M. ulcerans ... (buruli ulcer) ... Hematologic malignancy ... gastrointestinal symptoms ... • Clinical (Symptoms
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ocular: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Episcleritis, Scleritis, Scleromalacia perforans
 • Pulmonary:
Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms ... Airways disease, Complications ... of DMARDs • Skin ... gastritis and peptic ulcer ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Monkeypox

What?
Monkeypox virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, subfamily Chordopoxvirinae, and genus orthopoxvirus
Viral zoonotic disease that is
of the systemic symptoms ... bleeding, or other symptoms ... soles • Oral ulcers ... IgM antibody Complications ... Diagnosis #Management #Dermatology
Morphology of Secondary Skin Lesions - Description Algorithm
Secondary Skin Lesion - Lesion that develops from trauma,
- Description Algorithm ... , scratching), complication ... of injury) • Ulcer ... #Description #Algorithm ... #dermatology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
and memory loss HEMATOLOGIC ... increased risk of fracture ... PRESENTATIONS - Dry skin ... (yellowing of skin ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms