Alopecia Areata In Infants: Is It Uncommon?

Recent studies suggested that alopecia areata (AA) in infants might be more common than previously thought. A case of a 5-month-old with a single patch of hair loss highlighted the need to consider AA in infantile hair loss diagnoses. Early onset, especially before age 2, was linked to severe forms like alopecia totalis and universalis. Genetic predisposition and environmental factors played roles, with a positive family history in 10%-42% of cases. The document also discussed other dermatological conditions in children, including generalized pustular psoriasis, vitiligo, cutaneous mastocytosis, and Fox Fordyce disease, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing these conditions early.