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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
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... often easiest to see ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
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
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
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... • 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 ... 40, F:M 9:1 • Clinical ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... • Evolution:
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
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... Beane Freeman LE ... melanoma: does age matter ... non-melanoma skin cancer: clinical ... occupational disease evaluation
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
She is sent to CT ... in over 80% of cases ... Keep this injury pattern ... consultation, evaluation ... Trauma #Injury #clinical