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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... - Secondary to Skin ... • Discoid lupus ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Characterized by diffuse ... redness of the skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Nikolsky #Febrile
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... weight loss • Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Acute febrile ... Episcleritis Signs ... - Allergic contact ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... #diagnosis #dermatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Female • Peaks 3rd ... Decade Skin ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... : • Chronic B-cell
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Chronic Lymphocytic ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... AIHA • Pure red ... Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma • Hairy
Pathergy Summary Overview

What is pathergy?
Pathergy is an exaggerated skin injury occurring after minor trauma such as
Chronic myeloid ... positive if you see ... following: - Red ... #differential #allergy ... #immunology #dermatology