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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Causes of Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Abnormal Chest X-Ray:
 • Chronic Infection (Eg. Fungal, Tuberculosis)
Causes of Chronic ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inhibitor • Reflux-Associated ... CoughVocal ... #Causes #PrimaryCare
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... decalvans, Tinea Capitis ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... at bald spots associated
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
patches; rarely diffuse ... alopecia in 5% of cases ... Tinea capitis ... area of scalp; focal ... hair - Can be associated