Clinical Case.Alopecia in African American patient

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Clinical Case.Alopecia in African American patient.

1-year-old male . The patient was referred to us for the

assessment of a alopecia had appeared on the scalp 2 months previously.

Clinical Case.Alopecia in African American patient.

Examination revealed an irregular, patch of hair loss with xerotic skin.

Clinical Case.Alopecia in African American patient.

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F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Complejo Hospitalario Universitario, Badajoz, Spain.

There are a few infectious hair diseases that are more common in African-American / African populations compared to other ethnic groups. The most common of these diseases include Seborrheic dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis and Tinea Capitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is common in both African American adults and infants while Tinea Capitis and Atopic Dermatitis is common mostly in small children.