differential diagnosis

Last edited 11/2018

The list of differential diagnosis may include any condition resulting in patchy hair loss, scaling or scalp inflammation.

  • scalp psoriasis
  • seborrhoeic dermatitis
  • atopic dermatitis
  • alopecia areata
  • rarely
    • lupus erythematosus
    • lichen planopilaris
    • trichotillomania (1)

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