Image Based Question – 66290

Diagnose the type of disorder shown in photograph ?

A. Alopecia areata.

B. Miliaria rubra.

C. Alopecia totalis.

D. Miliaria profunda.

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Correct Answer » C Explanation

Alopecia areata is characterized by patchy hair loss involving the scalp, eyelashes, and beard. The disease may at times lead to complete baldness of the scalp (alopecia totalis) or of the entire body (alopecia universalis). Alopecia totalis is usually resistant to therapy.