Hair Disorders

    Elise A. Olsen, Matilde Iorizzo
    Image of study
    TLDR Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
    The document is a comprehensive review of hair disorders in the pediatric population, detailing the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of alopecia and hypertrichosis. It highlights the importance of thorough clinical diagnosis, including physical and dermatoscopic examination, microscopic analysis of hairs, and scalp biopsy. The review discusses various types of hair loss, genetic associations, and the significance of hair loss as an indicator of systemic illnesses. It also covers hair shaft abnormalities, such as trichorrhexis nodosa, and genetic conditions like Menkes syndrome and Netherton syndrome. The document emphasizes the need for proper diagnosis and management of hair disorders, including avoiding hair trauma and using treatments like minoxidil for conditions like monilethrix. It also discusses alopecia areata, toxic alopecia, loose anagen syndrome, and telogen effluvium, as well as nutritional deficiencies leading to hair loss. Additionally, it covers Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans, and other forms of hair loss, along with hypertrichosis and its genetic and acquired causes. Becker's naevus and treatment options for hypertrichosis, including laser hair removal, are also discussed. The document concludes that understanding normal hair growth and loss in childhood is crucial for diagnosing and managing hair disorders.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    51 / 51 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community 9 Month Status Update. I am so glad I started when I did

      in Progress Pictures  1204 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared a 9-month update on hair loss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about side effects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.

      community So we’re just ok with taking a research chemical now?

      in Treatment  177 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of RU58841, a non-FDA approved research chemical for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its safety and effectiveness. Some users are willing to try it as a last resort after other treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride failed, while others express concerns about potential long-term side effects and lack of official research.

      community Coffee and androgenetic alopecia

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that avoiding coffee can lead to significant hair regrowth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Participants are skeptical, with some sharing personal anecdotes that contradict the claim, and others discussing the potential role of caffeine in hair loss and the effectiveness of other treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

    Related Research

    3 / 3 results