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

    July 2017 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Liwen Xu, Kevin X. Liu, Maryanne M. Senna
    Studysummary 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.
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