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Alopecia areata with pustules


	Pus-filled lesions (pustules) are unusual in alopecia areata, but can occur, as in this picture. The pustules are infected where medication was injected into the area. Update Date: 07/18/2007 Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Ringworm, tinea capitis - close-up	Alopecia areata with pustules	Alopecia totalis - back view of the head
Alopecia totalis - front view of the head	Alopecia, under treatment	Trichotillomania - top of the head
Folliculitis, decalvans on the scalp	Hair follicle

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