Differential Diagnosis of Alopecia in Children and Adolescents

    February 2024 in “ Pediatrie pro praxi ”
    Barbara Ivanková, Hana Juhásová, Janette Baloghová
    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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