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Diffuse alopecia of the scalp
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The notable finding on the scalp was profound diffuse alopecia [Figure 1] with marked hair loss over the occipital area [Figure 2].
Annular, erythematous, and scaly patches over the nape of neck
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The notable finding on the scalp was profound diffuse alopecia [Figure 1] with marked hair loss over the occipital area [Figure 2].
Scaling of the face with loss of eyebrows and eyelashes
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There was also severe thinning of the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes [Figure 3].
Complete alteration of the appearance following thyroxine and zinc supplementation
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One month later, the skin lesions had cleared completely, and there was such a remarkable improvement in her mental depression and facial puffiness, that her facies was totally unrecognizable when compared to her previous appearance [Figure 4].
Subsidence of the skin lesions and regrowth of hair following zinc supplementation
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Subsequent follow-up demonstrated complete regrowth of hair over a course of 4 months [Figure 5].