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A 19-year-old girl complains of moderate itching and hair loss on her head. Objectively, on the skin of her occipital region there is a single round erythematous focus 3 cm in diameter with clear margins. Asbestos-like scales can be observed on the surface of the lesion. The hair in the focus of the lesion is broken off at the length of 6-8 mm. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Trichophytosis
  2. Psoriasis
  3. Seborrhea
  4. Scabies
  5. Microsporia
Correct answer

Microsporia

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