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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... decalvans - Secondary ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Fever and Rash - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Viral: Measles, Infectious Mono (EBV, CMV), Acute HIV,
Fever and Rash - Differential ... Meningococcal meningitis, Secondary ... Noninfectious: SJS ... , DRESS, Sweet syndrome ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis
Secondary Thrombocytosis (a.k.a Reactive Thrombocytosis):
 • Acute infection
 • Solid organ
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Secondary ... Myelodysplastic syndrome ... #hematology #secondary
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #dermatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... leakage of RBC's secondary ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
) - Differential ... decalvans - Secondary ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Nikolsky's Sign in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Nikolsky's sign is a clinical dermatological sign which is present
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... , caused by the ... Nikolskys #Sign #TEN #Dermatology ... #PhysicalExam # ... Video #Clinical #SJS
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #generalized #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Genital Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated - Vesicles:
 • Herpes simplex
Elevated - Papules / Plaques -
Genital Lesions - Differential ... acuminata) • Secondary ... #skinlesions #dermatology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... #dermatology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes