Clinical and Trichoscopic Characteristics in a Case of Congenital Triangular Alopecia

December 2020

Ebru Çelik, Deniz DUMAN, Cigdem DOGRAMACİ

congenital triangular alopecia trichoscopic examination dermatoscope topical steroids

TLDR Trichoscopic examination is crucial for diagnosing congenital triangular alopecia.

Congenital triangular alopecia (CTA) is a rare form of non-inflammatory and non-scarring hair loss that typically appears at birth or within the first 9 years of life, characterized by a triangular, ovoid, or lancet shape, usually located in the frontotemporal region of the scalp. The document discussed a case of a 9-month-old boy with triangular-shaped alopecia in the right fronto-temporo-parietal region, diagnosed as CTA based on clinical and trichoscopic features. The condition did not respond to topical steroids and traditional treatments. The case highlighted the importance of trichoscopic examination using a dermatoscope for diagnosing CTA, as well as the associated symptoms, syndromes, and treatment approaches.

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