Question

question 28
1 pts
a patient is seen in the clinic for patches of hair loss. the provider notes several well - demarcated patches on the scalp and eyebrows without areas of inflammation and several hairs within the patch with thinner shafts near the scalp. based on these findings, which type of alopecia is most likely?
alopecia areata
anagen effluvium
cicatricial alopecia
telogen effluvium

Explanation:

Alopecia areata presents with well - demarcated patches of hair loss on the scalp and eyebrows without inflammation, and affected hairs may have thinner shafts near the scalp. Anagen effluvium is due to damage to hair follicles during the anagen phase often from chemotherapy etc. Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring and inflammation. Telogen effluvium is characterized by diffuse hair shedding.

Answer:

A. Alopecia areata