A mother brings her child into the clinic for an examination of the scalp and hair. She states that the child has developed irregularly shaped patches with broken-off, stublike hair in some places; she is worried that this condition could be some form of
premature baldness. The nurse tells her that it is:
a.
Folliculitis that can be treated with an antibiotic.
b.
Traumatic alopecia that can be treated with antifungal medications.
c.
Tinea capitis that is highly contagious and needs immediate attention.
d.
Trichotillomania; her child probably has a habit of absentmindedly twirling her hair.
ANS: D
Trichotillomania, self-induced hair loss, is usually due to habit. It forms irregularly shaped patches with broken-off, stublike hairs of varying lengths. A person is never completely bald. It occurs as a child absentmindedly rubs or twirls the area while falling asleep, reading, or watching television.
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