Alopecia neoplastica
Medical condition
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Alopecia neoplastica usually presents as a nodule, plaque, patch, or ulceration on the scalp.
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Causes
Alopecia neoplastica can come from tumors that are malignant or benign. The most common cancer linked to alopecia neoplastica was found to be GI cancer, followed by breast cancer.
Epidemiology
According to one study, 53.7% of patients with alopecia neoplastica were women, compared to 46.3% of men. 59 was the median age at onset.
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