A 12-year-old boy presented with a one-year history of dandruff and hair lesions but with no pruritus. Physical examination, He had localized thick, yellow, crusty scales densely covering the hair shaft and binding together tufts of proximal hairs. There were no other skin manifestations of psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, and there was an absence of local louse eggs. The initial fungus assessment was negative. History No history or family history of psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, or atopic dermatitis in the past.
No history of a similar illness or scalp disease. What could be the diagnosis? Tinea capitis Atopic dermatitis Pityriasis amiantacea Head lice *This image-based patient case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: Online Clinical Case Study The correct answer posted in the comment section. (click here)
