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Moth eaten alopecia is seen

A
Black dot tinea
B
Telogen effuvium
C
Alopecia areata
D
Secondary syphilis
High-Yield Explanation
The hair loss can be moth-eaten, diffuse or both. The "moth-eaten" pattern is the most common type and is considered to be a pathognomonic manifestation of secondary syphilis. The alopecia, which is nonscarring, can occasionally affect hair-bearing areas other than the scalp Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 238

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