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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Focal Hair Loss Pattern ... Diffuse Hair ... Loss Pattern: ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... • Laboratory evaluation
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) - General (Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... #causes
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
of these four patterns ... consolidation - Diffuse ... Nodule - Multiple Masses ... Atelectasis #Diagnosis #Clinical ... Consolidation #Patterns
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation and ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... Clinical Manifestations ... Manifestations #Workup #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... of the pattern ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... management 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 ... cutaneous-DIL • Evolution ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
Nonscarring Alopecias ... : Clinical features ... most common types Patterned ... patches; rarely diffuse ... in 5% of cases