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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Capitis - Skin ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... - Secondary to Skin
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Signs Hypothyroidism ... Face/Neck • Hair ... increased edema of lids ... Dermatopathy Ø Hands ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Moon Facies, Buffalo Hump, Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin

A young man presents with rapid
Cushing's Syndrome ... Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin ... the patient's hand ... Next diagnostic ... #Signs #MoonFacies
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
wane; diagnosis ... trauma leads to skin ... painless, no systemic signs ... Infection #clinical #photo ... #hand
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
cases - Dynamic air ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... (ARDS): - Bilateral ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Skin rash and malaise ... The signs and symptoms ... areas (5-25) ▪ Hair ... the palms of the hands ... #Clinical #Photo
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
response to local skin ... test (this is a skin ... Behcet disease) Differential ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #signs #symptoms
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
macrognathia), ↑ hand ... hyperhidrosis, hair ... , skin thickening ... Differential Diagnosis ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Diagnosis: • Systemic ... purpura: Strong sign ... occasional oligoclonal bands