Anterior, Frontal Congenital Triangular Alopecia: Redundancy in Therapy Without Improvement

October 2018 in “ Dermatologic therapy ”

Mohamad Goldust, Ghasem Rahmatpour Rokni, Sara Sadr, Ali Mirabi, Elham Rezaee, Andy Goren, Torello Lotti

congenital triangular alopecia CTA hair-loss area scalp frontal region frontotemporal region

Studysummary This case report describes the first recorded instance of congenital triangular alopecia in the mid-frontal scalp region, challenging the assumption that it is restricted to the frontotemporal area.

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research Successful Treatment of Temporal Triangular Alopecia with Topical Minoxidil

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Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.

research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Trichoscopic Diagnosis

35 citations , September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This article discusses the trichoscopic diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.

research Temporal Triangular Alopecia and a Review of 52 Past Cases

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This review provides a synopsis of 53 cases of temporal triangular alopecia, noting its frequent detection in early childhood and potential association with congenital diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research A Hairy Paradox: Congenital Triangular Alopecia with a Central Hair Tuft

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This study reports five cases of congenital triangular alopecia featuring a central island of short terminal hair, with the cause remaining unknown.

research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

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In this study, researchers reported a 0.11% occurrence of congenital triangular alopecia, recommending surgical treatment for women but not for men due to later potential development of androgenic alopecia.