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Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Focal #Localized ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
/ LOCALIZED Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... Shafts • Tinea ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
• Vitiligo Localized ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Acquired • Tinea ... #dermatology #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 ... Folliculitis decalvans, Tinea ... Capitis - Skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
of hair, eyes, skin ... sclerosis (white "ash ... Acquired • Tinea ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
release cytokines -> localized ... areas -> Scaring alopecia ... hair follicles -> causes ... cells -> Incr local ... inflammation on skin
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... infection - RMSF - Henoch ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Over the years: rash ... dermatophytes cause ... covering the foot, hence ... skin of inflamed ... #foot #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
Monkeypox Skin Rash
30 yr F and her 6 yr daughter purchased 2 prairie dogs 10 days
Monkeypox Skin Rash ... for research, hence ... monkeypox.’ 1st human case ... SkinRash #clinical #photo ... #dermatology