Two Annular Alopecic Lesions on the Scalp in a Young Asian Man: A Quiz

    January 2017 in “ Acta Dermato Venereologica ”
    Su‐Kyung Park, Hyun‐Bin Kwak, Seok Kweon Yun, Han-Uk Kim, Jin Park
    TLDR Thorough clinical examination is crucial for diagnosing unusual alopecia.
    The document titled "Two Annular Alopecic Lesions on the Scalp in a Young Asian Man: A Quiz" by Su-Kyung Park et al. presented a case study involving a young Asian man with two annular alopecic lesions on his scalp. The study aimed to diagnose the underlying condition causing these lesions. The authors discussed various potential diagnoses and the clinical approach to identifying the correct one. The case highlighted the importance of thorough clinical examination and differential diagnosis in dermatology, particularly in cases of alopecia with unusual presentations.
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