Peer Reviewed
Dermatology clinic
Alopecia in a 12-year-old girl
Abstract
A 12-year-old girl presents with a rapidly expanding area of alopecia on her scalp. What is the correct diagnosis and how should she be managed?
Key Points
Case presentation
A 12-year-old girl presents with a rapidly expanding area of alopecia on her scalp (Figure). It is painless, and she is systemically well and afebrile. Cervical lymphadenopathy is present.
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