Alopecia Areata in Children

    August 2009 in “ Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University) ”
    Ingrid Eugenia Pulley Bastidas, Wendy Paulette Pulley Bastidas
    TLDR Alopecia areata in children is often linked to genetics, autoimmune issues, and stress, and is treated with corticoids or PUVA therapy.
    Alopecia areata in children accounted for 2-5% of dermatological consultations and was believed to have a multifactorial etiology, including genetic predisposition and autoimmune disorders linked to diseases like type I diabetes, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, pernicious anemia, and Addison's anemia, with emotional stress as a contributing factor. Clinically, it presented as round or oval plaques of hair loss on the head without inflammation, with diagnostic signs such as short hairs with thin proximal ends. Treatment varied by severity, with corticoids being commonly used, and PUVA therapy as an alternative. Psychological support was sometimes necessary.
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