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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... #Diffuse #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... loss #alopecia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Drug-Induced Edema
Drug-induced edema is caused by many drugs & can coincide with or worsen pre-existing peripheral
Drug-Induced Edema ... is caused by many ... #Medication #Causes ... #Differential # ... Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... Acute respiratory distress ... #NCPE #differential
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
folate that can cause ... mobilize folate stores ... depleted tissue stores ... #FolicAcid #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... - Protein S deficiency ... coagulation and other causes ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
blood donor • Pathophysiology ... without other cause ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... of (Acute resp distress ... with pulmonary edema
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
- Differential ... Manifestations Causes ... - Peripheral edema ... Manifestations #Differential ... beriberi #nutrition #pathophysiology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... • Facial Edema ... in 70% of cases ... Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... #Syndrome #dermatology