Fast Facts for Board Review

Common Hair Disorders

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As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.

This fact sheet provides complete updated information about the most common hair disorders, including clinical and histopathological features, trichoscopy, and management of these diseases.


 

Review the PDF of the fact sheet on common hair disorders with board-relevant, easy-to-review material. This fact sheet reviews information about the most common hair disorders, including clinical and histopathological features, trichoscopy, and management of these diseases.

Practice Questions

1. A 40-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a burning sensation and tenderness on the scalp. At physical examination you notice erythematous papules and pustules on the vertex scalp. The most likely diagnosis is:

a. alopecia areata
b. CCSA
c. folliculitis decalvans
d. lichen planopilaris
e. traction alopecia

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