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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... capitis • Trichotillomania ... HairLoss #Alopecia #dermatology ... #Differential #
Christmas Tree Rash of Pityriasis rosea
 - small oval scaling patches
 - Christmas tree pattern
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palms/soles - Differential ... rosea #clinical #dermatology ... #photo #PhysicalExam
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Tinea Capitis, Trichotillomania ... loss #alopecia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Petechiae #Rash #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... capitis • Trichotillomania ... Focal #Localized #dermatology ... #Differential #
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
	•
Facial Swelling - Differential ... Preeclampsia Dermatologic ... Swelling #Edema #Differential ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
"ABCDE" mnemonic of lesions suspicious for melanoma

Image Source: Scholes, Melissa A., and Vijay R. Ramakrishnan. 2016.
#diagnosis #differential ... #physicalexam # ... otolaryngology #dermatology