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)

Reference:

• (1) Fuller LC et al. British Association of Dermatologists' guidelines for the management of tinea capitis 2014. Br J Dermatol. 2014;171(3):454-63.