A patient presents with a well-defined area of hair loss with broken hairs and 'black dots' on the scalp, plus mild scaling. What is the most likely d...

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A patient presents with a well-defined area of hair loss with broken hairs and 'black dots' on the scalp, plus mild scaling. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tinea capitis

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Alopecia areata

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Psoriasis of the scalp

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Traction alopecia

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Dermatology

A patient presents with a well-defined area of hair loss with broken hairs and 'black dots' on the scalp, plus mild scaling. What is the most likely diagnosis?