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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Systemic and ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Thyrotoxicosis associated ... Thickening of skin ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary Skin ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Other Conditions Associated ... • Tumor-associated ... Scleroderma Thickened skin ... Lymphadenopathy • Tumor-associated ... #joint #pain #differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... at bald spots associated ... Vitamin D levels Systemic
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
3rd Decade Skin ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse