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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... - Secondary to Skin ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss
Brittle nails and hair loss in hypothyroidism- ...Physical examination revealed dry skin, thickened and brittle nails
examination revealed dry skin ... considered in the differential ... diagnosis of thickened ... #clinical #photo ... #NEJM #hypothyroidism
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Examine the entire skin ... #Hairloss
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
syndrome - SLE Neurologic ... Scleroderma Thickened skin ... Eosinophilic fasciitis Hair ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology