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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... - Secondary to Skin ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Diffuse blanching ... flora in dogs & latter ... possible Patient's clinical ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... 3rd Decade Skin ... Disease Classification ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... enteropathy, and diffuse
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
- Purpura - Skin ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... reticularis & skin ... diagnosis #types #classification ... #rheumatology #
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
damage on the skin ... causes #diagnosis #dermatology ... melanoma: does age matter ... cancer: clinical ... Dong K, Goyarts EC
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
Common features and patterns ... suggest vascular or hematologic ... occur in chronic skin ... o Peripheral patterns ... Drug Reactions: Diffuse
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Helpful Clinical ... anticoagulants • Unusual pattern ... non-accidental injury Pattern ... membrane bleeding and skin ... pediatrics #diagnosis #hematology
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
meet criteria for hematologic ... Why Does MGRS Matter ... or evolve into hematologic ... Clinical Clues: ... guide subtype classification