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case_images: Diffuse alopecia of the scalp
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case_images: F1
case_images: The notable finding on the scalp was profound diffuse alopecia [Figure 1] with marked hair loss over the occipital area [Figure 2].
case_images: Annular, erythematous, and scaly patches over the nape of neck
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case_images: F2
case_images: The notable finding on the scalp was profound diffuse alopecia [Figure 1] with marked hair loss over the occipital area [Figure 2].
case_images: Scaling of the face with loss of eyebrows and eyelashes
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case_images: F3
case_images: There was also severe thinning of the hair of the eyebrows and eyelashes [Figure 3].
case_images: Complete alteration of the appearance following thyroxine and zinc supplementation
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case_images: F4
case_images: 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].
case_images: Subsidence of the skin lesions and regrowth of hair following zinc supplementation
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case_images: F5
case_images: Subsequent follow-up demonstrated complete regrowth of hair over a course of 4 months [Figure 5].