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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Disease: Discoid lupus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... • Laboratory evaluation ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... of SLE • Evolution
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... Discontinuation of causal ... months to years) Systemic ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia