Question: Can you identify this condition?

A 6-year-old boy presents with scaling and clumped hair on his scalp. His parents are concerned that he might have an infection. He has a sister who suffers from psoriasis.

The most likely clinical diagnosis is

1. Psoriasis

2. Seborrheic dermatitis

3. Tinea capitis

4. Tinea amiantacea

5. Impetigo

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