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Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Examine the entire skin ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Secondary Disseminated Syphilis

Case from my residency that @EstradaElJefe helped me publish in JGIM. One important finding
Disseminated Syphilis Case ... is the patchy alopecia ... #Disseminated #Dermatology ... #Clinical #Photo ... #SkinRash #Alopecia
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... - Secondary to Skin ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Tinea Versicolor: Scaly well demarcated patches caused by fungal skin infection.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. - UCSD Catalog
demarcated patches caused ... by fungal skin ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #SkinRash
Ecchymosis: Bluish discoloration of skin caused by bruising with resultant subcutaneous collection
of blood.

Charlie Goldberg, M.D. -
discoloration of skin ... caused by bruising ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... Ecchymosis #Arm #Photo
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)

A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED with a rash that started
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin ... Syndrome (SSSS) ... #Syndrome #SSSS ... #Clinical #Photo ... Peds #Pediatrics #Dermatology
The worst case of crusted scabies I’ve even seen. Looking at the photo makes me itch
The worst case of ... Looking at the photo ... Crusted #Scabies #Dermatology ... #Skin #Arms #Clinical ... #Photo #Rural #
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... of germinative skin ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Basophils/Histamine 4) Skin-homing ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Genital Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful:
 • Herpes simplex
 • Haemophilus ducreyi (chancroid)
 • Behcet's
Genital Skin Ulcers ... ) • Behcet's syndrome ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Sclerodactyly: Diffuse thickening of the skin on the hands, in this case due to Scleroderma. 
Note
thickening of the skin ... hands, in this case ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Dermatology #Skin