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What is the difference in appearance of scalp ringworm and alopecia? can scalp ringworm appear like a normal unirriated bald patch on the scalp?
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Sometimes difficult-: It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between the two. Indeed, sometimes it can look like an unirritated bald spot. Usually you can see some scaly/crusty areas to the skin. If there is a lot of uncertainty and you really want a "for sure" answer, see a dermatologist who can do scrapings or even a biopsy to determine what is going on.
Answered 9/16/2017
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