Alopecia Totalis in a Five-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report

January 2022 in “ Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ”

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Studysummary This case report discusses a 5-year-old boy with alopecia totalis who initially experienced regrowth after treatment with Prosential, minoxidil 2%, and clobetasol propionate 0.05%, but later relapsed. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

A 5-year-old boy diagnosed with alopecia totalis (AT) experienced complete hair loss, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Initial treatment with Prosential showed slight hair regrowth after two months, but the patient relapsed after four months. Laboratory tests were mostly normal except for hypereosinophilia. The patient was treated with Prosential, minoxidil 2%, and clobetasol propionate 0.05%. The study emphasizes the importance of a detailed etiological investigation and a holistic approach, including psychosocial support, in managing AT, as hair loss significantly impacts children's self-esteem.

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