What Dermatologists Should Know About Approaching Alopecia Patients
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine. Watch as Dr. Barbosa shares why it may be challenging for an alopecia patient to visit a dermatologist and why it’s important to address the psychological burden of hair loss. Hear how considering a broad differential is essential t …
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine. Watch as Dr. Barbosa shares why it may be challenging for an alopecia patient to visit a dermatologist and why it’s important to address the psychological burden of hair loss. Hear how considering a broad differential is essential t … Continue reading "What Dermatologists Should Know About Approaching Alopecia Patients"
A 39-year-old woman with a history of alopecia areata presents for evaluation
of multiple macules and patches on her left mandibular face. She developed
these lesions slowly over several years, where they have remained stable for
many years. The patient’s goal now is to achieve repigmentation of the lesions.
The patient has previously used topical hydrocortisone 1% cream on the
lesions … 
Which of the following conditions is most associated with the findings in this 9-year-old boy?
A. Alopecia areata
B. Atopic dermatitis
C. Neurofibromatosis I
D. Parkinson disease
E. Tuberous sclerosis
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