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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 ... • Discoid lupus ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Abnormality • SLE ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Disease: Discoid lupus ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
: Pathogenesis and ... process whereas secondary ... diseases • In secondary ... lupus erythematosus ... (SLE) Signs /
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Manifestations of Systemic ... (SLE) Clinical ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... autoantibodies that will cause ... APS), Secondary
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... areas -> Scaring alopecia ... • Red plaques ... hair follicles -> causes ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
of Lumbar Spine and ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... inflammation is secondary ... Lupus - with Systemic ... (SLE), should have
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
with Eosinophilia and ... Systemic Signs ... medication (in this case ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... Eosinophilia #Photo
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Signs (DRESS Syndrome): Formerly known as drug hypersensitivity reaction, DRESS
represents
with Eosinophilia and ... Systemic Signs ... medication (in this case ... Images #Clinical #Dermatology ... Eosinophilia #Legs #Photo
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Female • Peaks 3rd ... permanent alopecia ... • Nonscarring alopecia ... #Systemic #Lupus