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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: - Infectious ... Capitis - Skin ... Post op, Post infection ... adenopathy suggest infection ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Related • Post-infectious ... Irreversible-biopsy required - Infectious ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
Vibrio Vulnificus skin ... infection Cirrhosis ... Indiana University Infectious ... #infection #rash ... #cellulitis #dermatology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
: infections (cutaneous ... with a variety of infections ... mycobacterial infection ... Parvovirus B19 infection ... and include: infections
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
invasion via URT infection ... & hemorrhagic rash ... and hematologic infection ... that persists as skin ... widespread infection
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
When considering infections ... C. canimorsus infection ... Capnocytophaga infection ... Indiana University Infectious ... #Rash #dermatology
Herpes Zoster: Herpes virus mediated infection that occurred in this patient receiving chemotherapy 
for an underlying
Zoster: Herpes virus ... mediated infection ... superimposed bacterial skin ... infection, most ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin ... Rash - Differential ... foliaceus - Infectious ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... borders of lips Infectious ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
GPA causes disease ... Maculopapular rash ... cell arteritis Infections ... diseases • Fungal infections ... #rash #diagnosis