An Approach to Hair Loss in Pediatric Primary Care

    July 2021 in “ Journal of Pediatric Health Care ”
    Jenna E. Koblinski, Judith O’Haver, Israel D. Andrews
    Studysummary In this paper, the authors provide recommendations for primary care practitioners on evaluating and treating pediatric hair loss, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent permanent scarring alopecia by classifying causes into acquired or congenital origins.
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