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Clinical Quiz June 2014

This lady presented with patches of alopecia for unknown duration.

King-man Ho

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Clinical history:

This lady presented with patches of alopecia for unknown duration.


A. Tinea Capitis
B. Alopecia areata
C. Discoid lupus erythematosus
D. Trichotillomania

Answer:
C. Discoid lupus erythematosus


The slide and the question were prepared by:
Dr King-man Ho, FRCP (Glasg, Edin), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Consultant Dermatologist-in-Charge,
Social Hygiene Service, PHSB, CHP, DH

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