Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children
May 2004
in “
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
”
hair shaft anomalies scalp infections hormonal dysregulation scarring alopecia clinical examination photomicroscopy trichogram scalp biopsy TrichoScan trichorrhexis nodosa monilethrix pili torti Netherton syndrome Menkes disease trichothiodystrophy alopecia areata trichotillomania traction alopecia congenital triangular alopecia tinea capitis loose anagen hair syndrome congenital hypotrichoses ectodermal dysplasias Marie Unna hypotrichosis traumatic scalp cicatrizing alopecia hair shaft disorders scalp infections hormonal imbalance scarring hair loss clinical exam scalp microscopy hair pull test scalp biopsy hair scan hair breakage beaded hair twisted hair Netherton syndrome Menkes kinky hair syndrome sulfur-deficient hair patchy hair loss hair pulling disorder traction hair loss triangular bald patch scalp ringworm loose hair syndrome congenital sparse hair ectodermal disorders Marie Unna hair loss traumatic scarring hair loss
Studysummary This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.
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