<prompt> Please answer with one of the option in the bracket. Write reasoning in between . Write answer in between .Q:A 28-year-old man is referred to the dermatologist for 2 months of increasing appearance of multiple smooth, circular patches of complete hair loss on his scalp. He says that the patches have associated pruritus and a burning sensation, and are not improving with the over-the-counter products recommended by his hair stylist. He denies pulling his hair intentionally. Physical examination reveals no epidermal inflammation or erythema, and no fluorescence is detected under Woods lamp. A punch biopsy shows a peribulbar lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate surrounding anagen follicles, resembling a swarm of bees. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?? A: Tinea capitis, B: Telogen effluvium, C: Lichen planopilaris, D: Androgenic alopecia, E: Alopecia areata,  <response>: This is a clinical vignette describing a 28-year-old man with multiple patches of hair loss on his scalp. Important findings include:- Smooth, circular patches of complete hair loss- Associated pruritus and burning sensation- No improvement with over-the-counter products - Denies intentionally pulling hair- No epidermal inflammation or erythema- Negative Woods lamp exam- Peribulbar lymphocytic inflammation around anagen follicles on biopsyBased on the clinical presentation and biopsy findings, the most likely diagnosis is alopecia areata. The smooth, circular patches of complete hair loss are classic. The peribulbar lymphocytic inflammation around anagen follicles on biopsy is pathognomonic. The other choices can be ruled out based on the clinical and histological findings.E: Alopecia areata 