Differential Diagnosis of Alopecia in Children and Adolescents

February 2024 in “ Pediatrie pro praxi ”

Barbara Ivanková, Hana Juhásová, Janette Baloghová

alopecia areata tinea capitis congenital alopecia trichotillomania hair cycle disorders

Studysummary This review outlines a basic diagnostic algorithm to help pediatricians identify causes of hair loss in children, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment due to the significant psychosocial impact of conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis.

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research Differential Diagnosis of Alopecia in Children and Adolescents

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This review outlines a basic diagnostic algorithm to help pediatricians identify causes of hair loss in children, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment due to the significant psychosocial impact of conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis.

research Practical Approach to Hair Loss Diagnosis

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research Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

48 citations , April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that topical corticosteroids are the most supported first-line treatment for pediatric alopecia areata, with contact immunotherapy as the next best option.

research Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia

4 citations , October 2018

This review discusses the assessment and management of common causes of pediatric alopecia, highlighting the importance of dermatologist referral for unclear diagnoses, treatment failures, or scarring alopecia, and reports no new clinical findings.

research A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children and Adolescents

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This review highlights that in children, hair loss can be attributed to diverse conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis, and stresses the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosis and management, including psychosocial support due to limited effective treatments.

research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis

14 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”

This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.

research Hair Loss in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment

24 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”

This review discusses diagnostic challenges and management approaches for pediatric hair disorders, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between acquired and congenital conditions, and reports no clinical results.

research Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Hair Loss Patient

69 citations , August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses recent advances in trichoscopy for differentiating types of alopecia and presents a systematic approach for using its diagnostic findings, but reports no new clinical results.

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research Dissecting Cellulitis (Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens et Suffodiens): A Comprehensive Review Focusing on New Treatments and Findings of the Last Decade with Commentary Comparing the Therapies and Causes of Dissecting Cellulitis to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.

research How to Diagnose Hair Loss

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This review outlines a systematic method for diagnosing hair loss and presents no new findings; the authors emphasize the importance of biopsy in cicatricial alopecia cases.

research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy

245 citations , March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the dermoscopic features of common hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results, aiming to assist dermatologists in diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis and alopecia areata.

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research Vertical vs. Transverse Sections of Scalp Biopsy Specimens: A Pilot Study on the Comparison of the Diagnostic Value of Two Techniques in Alopecia

19 citations , September 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study suggests that for single biopsy specimens, transverse sections may be preferable for diagnosing noncicatricial alopecia, while vertical sections may be better for suspected lichen planopilaris.

research Adolescent Hair Loss: Review of Common Forms and Treatment Challenges

29 citations , August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics”

This review discusses the most common types of alopecia in adolescents and emphasizes the importance of psychosocial support, but reports no new clinical findings.