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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 ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Secondary to Skin ... Congenital hair shaft ... #Focal #Localized ... #dermatology #Differential
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
inflammation on skin ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
manifestations Skin ... hair follicles -> Alopecia ... esp legs) -> Leg Ulcers ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
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 ... diagnosis #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
and memory loss HEMATOLOGIC ... increased risk of fracture ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry