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Disorders of Pigmentations - Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

HYPOPIGMENTATION
Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of
Hyperpigmentation - Differential ... HYPOPIGMENTATION Diffuse ... McCune Albright syndrome ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... #Differential #
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... planopilaris Pattern ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Differential #
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
ANA Patterns and ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #differential
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #differential
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #NonHodgkin #differential
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... (Alopecia) - Differential ... Irreversible-biopsy required ... planopilaris Pattern ... • Loose anagen syndrome
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... loss #alopecia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... THROMBOSIS • Acquired ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential
Skin Hyperpigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diffuse:
 • Tanning
 • Adverse cutaneous drug eruption
 • Addison's disease
Diagnosis Algorithm Diffuse ... McCune Albright syndrome ... melanocytic nevi Acquired ... disorders #skin #dermatology ... #Differential #