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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... Shafts Intact or ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... decalvans, Tinea Capitis ... Shafts: Tinea Capitis ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Scaling, pustules, crusts
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shafts Intact or ... HairLoss #Alopecia #Focal ... #causes
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
- Age: puberty or ... patches; rarely diffuse ... alopecia in 5% of cases ... Tinea capitis ... area of scalp; focal