All of the following are causes of cicatrizing alopecia except -: (A) Lichen planus, (B) Discoid lupus erythematosus, (C) Alopecia areata, (D) Lupus vulgaris
Answer is C. Causes of cicatricial alopecia: -Discoid lupus erythematosus and morphea - developmental /hereditary : aplasia cutis -traumatic, post radiation -herpes sister,inflammatory tinea capitisand bacterial infections -lichen planopilaris - folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp -pseudopelade of Brocq - neoplastic disorders Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1234