ASPD Quiz Case 17

A 15 year old girl presented with several patches of hair loss on the scalp for about 1 month. Investigation using dermoscopy shown an exclamation points hair.

1. What is your most likely diagnosis? *

1 point

Tinea Capitis

Alopecia Areata

Telogen Effluvium

Trichotillomania

Lichen Planus

2. What immediate laboratory investigation would you perform? *

1 point

Renal Panel

Thyroid Panel

C-Reactive Protein

ANA Test

Rheumatoid Factor

3. What treatment currently recommended? *

1 point

Oral Antibiotics

Oral Antiviral

Topical Corticosteroid

Topical Antifungal

Topical Metronidazol