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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
stress FOCAL / LOCALIZED ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Aplasia cutis ... Shafts • Tinea ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Aplasia cutis ... Non-Scarring - ... #dermatology #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... Capitis - Skin ... mucinosa, Aplasia Cutis ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
dermatitis - Anywhere - Localized ... honey-colored crusts ... with site, (e.g„ tinea ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #rash #differential