Alopecia Areata:

Sudden hair loss starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap. Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system attacks hair follicles. It can also result due to maybe severe stress. The main symptom of the alopecia area is hair loss.

This is the case of a patient Mr. H.S.D [Patient Identification L-9340] who presented with hypertrophic Lichen Planus.

He had several large, blackish, thickened and rough spots on the feet, armpits, ankles, lower legs and a few spots on the genitals.

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