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ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
(SLE), Sjogren's ... Syndrome (SS), ... (SLE), Systemic ... @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... #Antibodies #ANA
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... Syndrome (SS), ... (SLE), Systemic ... (SLE), Systemic ... #Antibodies #ANA
Antinuclear antibodies and Systemic lupus
Anti-dsDNA	60-80%	Association with disease activity (when with Farr assay) and lupus nephritis. Can
Antinuclear antibodies ... and Systemic lupus ... overlap syndromes ... Lupusreference #Antinuclear ... autoantibodies #Systemic
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... ) • Systemic lupus ... in drug-induced SLE ... ) • Systemic sclerosis ... cases • Sjögren syndrome
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 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
: Non-scarring alopecia ... low C4, Low C3 and ... Highly specific antibodies ... Classification #Criteria #SLE ... #Systemic #Lupus
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
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
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Rheumatology • Lupus ... (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear ... others (RNP, aPL antibodies ... • Scleroderma (Systemic ... Polymerase Ill
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous ... areas -> Scaring alopecia ... • Red plaques ... UV light Incr cell ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs