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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Lithium • Stress ... infection, Psychologic stress ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Major psychologic stress ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Lithium - Stress ... Psychological stress ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Primary Dermatologic ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... / Black Linear Streak ... NailDisorders #Primary #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Secondary Disseminated Syphilis

Case from my residency that @EstradaElJefe helped me publish in JGIM. One important finding
Disseminated Syphilis Case ... is the patchy alopecia ... #Disseminated #Dermatology ... Photo #SkinRash #Alopecia
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... Stress ulcerations ... ulceration or treatment ... Stress ulceration ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Lithium - Stress ... Psychological stress ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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Blisters - Primary Dermatologic ... trauma/emotional stress ... MucousMembranes #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
Systemic Symptoms (DRESS ... ) Syndrome Treatment ... BrighamChiefs #DRESS ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Systemic Signs (DRESS ... hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS ... medication (in this case ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #DRESS
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
Systemic Signs (DRESS ... hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS ... medication (in this case ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #DRESS