Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 296 of 484
A client shows red, greasy-looking scales along the scalp, eyebrows, and sides of the nose that come and go. This is most consistent with:
a.Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)
b.Folliculitis
c.Seborrheic dermatitis
d.Pediculosis capitis (head lice)
Explanation
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, non-contagious inflammatory condition seen in oil-rich areas, with red skin and greasy yellow-white scales. Ringworm is fungal and contagious; folliculitis affects follicles with pustules; lice are visible parasites.
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