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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
: • Scarring Alopecia ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... : Lupus erythematosus ... • Laboratory evaluation ... DHEAS) • ANA
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Workup: - ANA ... management of SLE • Evolution ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
SLICC SLE Diagnostic Criteria - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical and Immunologic Criteria

CLINICAL CRITERIA
 - ACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - NON-SCARRING ALOPECIA ... IMMUNOLOGIC CRITERIA - ANA ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #SLE #Lupus #Erythematosus
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
laboratory findings (ANA ... and permanent alopecia ... Non-autoimmune rheumatologic ... • Nonscarring alopecia ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Workup: - ANA ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Workup: - ANA ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... LFT • ESR • ANA ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology