UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

21) Which of the following is/are recognized causes of alopecia in children

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Alopecia areata is autoimmune destruction of hair follicles. Ectodermal dysplasia is
characterized by absent or deficient function of at least 2 derivatives of the ectoderm eg teeth
and hair. Trichotillomania is an impulsive need to pull out hair from scalp and eyelashes.
Ringworm is a fungal infection which results in hair loss. Naevus flammeus is another name
given to a capillary haemangioma or port-wine stain