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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 ... #Focal #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
RA) or systemic lupus ... erythematosus (SLE ... ) Signs / Symptoms ... : - Lymphocyte ... Xeroderma (Dry skin
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
non-Hodgkin lymphoma SLL ... Physical Exam/Signs ... Hepatomegaly • Skin ... AIHA • Pure red ... • Richter’s Syndrome
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... Characterized by diffuse ... redness of the skin ... syndrome (SSS) ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Irreversible-biopsy required • Lupus ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... #HairLoss #Alopecia ... #dermatology #Differential
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 ... enteropathy, and diffuse
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology ... #Hairloss
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Papulosquamous Skin ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... soles • Discoid Lupus ... Papulosquamous #SkinRash #dermatology
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
multiple tender, red ... or bluish-red bumps ... Episcleritis Signs ... - Lupus - Leukemia ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... elevated protein, lymphocytic ... lesions (red macules ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome