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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Causes of Recurrent ... Pregnancy Loss ... mellitus • Hypo/hyperthyroidism ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Fatigue • Weight loss ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Size Thyroid Storm ... #causes #diagnosis
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disorder, weight loss ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism ... #Causes #OBGyn
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... or erythema and local
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disorder, weight loss ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... #Causes #OBGyn
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Abdominal Pain Causes ... Anorexia, weight loss ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... intolerance • SIBO Focal ... Hypercalcemia • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Female Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Uterus - HSG or SHG or hysteroscopy:
 • Fibroids/polyps
Causes of Female ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic: • Weight loss ... Hypopituitarism: • Hypothyroidism ... #OBGyn