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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) - General (Diffuse ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... hormone (hyperthyroidism ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... Diffuse infiltration
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... osculating over thyroid ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Storm: • Life ... #causes #diagnosis
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... in 1850 and the cause ... emergencies are caused ... Both hypothyroid ... and thyrotoxic storm
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diffuse Hair ... totalis, Alopecia ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... deficiency • Thyroid
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... inadequate action of thyroid ... receptors for thyroid ... reflex hammer, caused ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
Nonscarring Alopecias ... iron deficiency, thyroid ... patches; rarely diffuse ... multifocal - Total alopecia ... in 5% of cases