Hair Loss And Its Management In Children

November 2011 in “ Expert Review of Dermatology ”

Vibhu Mendiratta, Masarat Jabeen

tinea capitis alopecia areata traction alopecia trichotillomania systemic antifungals immunomodulators behavior therapy scarring alopecias stem cells immune pathway targeting psychosocial support nonpharmacologic techniques antifungal treatment immune system modulators behavioral therapy stem cell therapy immune system targeting psychological support non-drug techniques

Studysummary This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric alopecia, emphasizing early diagnosis and considering holistic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.

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The document from 2011 provided a comprehensive overview of hair loss in children, detailing both congenital and acquired types of alopecia and their respective management strategies. It emphasized the significant psychological impact of hair loss on children and their families, advocating for early diagnosis and a holistic treatment approach. Treatable conditions such as tinea capitis, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and trichotillomania were discussed, with treatments ranging from systemic antifungals to immunomodulators and behavior therapy. The paper also covered rare and genetic conditions, highlighting the need for supportive care and potential future treatments involving stem cells and immune pathway targeting. Scarring alopecias were identified as emergencies due to the risk of permanent hair loss, and the importance of psychosocial support and nonpharmacologic techniques was underscored.

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