Hair Loss in Children: Common and Uncommon Causes; Clinical and Epidemiological Study in Jordan

    January 2013 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Khitam Al‐Refu
    Studysummary This study found that in Jordanian children, tinea capitis, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium were the most common causes of hair loss, with nutritional deficiencies such as iron and zinc deficiency also noted as significant factors.
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    1. Role of Trichoscopy in Children's Scalp and Hair Disorders Pediatric Dermatology · 2013
    2. Acquired Alopecia In Childhood Der Hautarzt · 2013
    3. Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments Dermatologic Clinics · 2012
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    5. Hair Loss in Children in South-East Nigeria: Common and Uncommon Cases International Journal of Dermatology · 2007
    6. Differential Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Children Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft · 2004

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