Cicatricial Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 11/27
The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in the image is:
A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
B. Lichen planopilaris
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Pseudopelade of Brocq
E. Alopecia mucinosa
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in the image is:
A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
B. Lichen planopilaris
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Pseudopelade of Brocq
E. Alopecia mucinosa
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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