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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... / LOCALIZED Scarring ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
for Hair Loss Localized ... / Focal Hair Loss ... Infectious: Dissecting cellulitis ... Capitis - Skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy ... - Secondary to Skin ... #Localized #dermatology
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Causes of Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cancer #Localized ... #Focal #Lymphadenopathy ... #Causes #Hematology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
release cytokines -> localized ... in sun exposed areas ... -> Scaring alopecia ... cells -> Incr local ... inflammation on skin
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
plaques of erythema, scaling ... of erythema and scaling ... dermatitis - Anywhere - Localized ... , erythematous scaling ... ; pruritis #dermatology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Eczematous Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Yellowish-red plaques with greasy ... vesicles, erosions scaling ... Eczematous #SkinRash #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pinpoint areas ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #Causes #dermatology