This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2019, Subject name: Dental
Exclamation mark hair pattern is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Alopecia areata, B. Androgenic alopecia, C. Anagen effluvium, D. Telogen effluvium
A: Alopecia areata
Answer: A: Alopecia areata 
Explanation: Alopecia areata - autoimmune condition Exclamation mark - These are broken hair follicles with broad distal and thin proximal shaft It is pathognomonic of alopecia areata but not always found.