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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Diagnosis Framework ... Disease: Discoid lupus ... Examination: • Signs ... weight loss • Chronic ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Primary Dermatologic ... Psoriasis • Alopecia ... Paronychia • Chronic ... Telangiectasia • SLE ... #Algorithm #causes
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Algorithm Scarring ... • Discoid lupus ... Secondary syphilis #HairLoss ... #Localized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Algorithm Scarring ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... stress #Diffuse #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... • Red plaques ... hair follicles -> causes ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
(SLE) - Diagnosis ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... • Evolution: Chronic ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
vs SLE Drug Induced ... Discontinuation of causal ... Photosensitivity, Alopecia ... • Evolution: Chronic ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
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Causes of Diffuse ... Algorithm Reactive ... • Systemic Lupus ... Age > 50 • Chronic ... #Algorithm #Causes
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes