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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... / LOCALIZED Scarring ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... / Focal Hair Loss ... 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
the most common types ... patches; rarely diffuse ... Tinea capitis ... area of scalp; focal ... hair - Can be associated