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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
erythematosus ( ... erythematosus ( ... SLE), Sjogren's ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... erythematosus ( ... erythematosus ( ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
erythematosus ... • Discoid lupus ... erythematosus ... #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... erythematosus ... #HairLoss #Alopecia ... #dermatology #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
erythematosus, ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... erythematosus, ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
joint • Systemic lupus ... erythematosus ( ... SLE) - Antinuclear ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... Additional Tests for Diffuse