Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Diseases in Pediatric Age Group

The study retrospectively evaluated hair and scalp diseases in 159 pediatric patients out of 2,641 under 18 years old at a dermatology clinic. The mean age was 9.92 years, with 90 females and 69 males. The most common conditions were seborrheic dermatitis (26.4%), alopecia areata (19.5%), tinea capitis (13.2%), telogen effluvium (11.9%), and psoriasis (11.9%). Hair loss was observed in 47.8% of cases. Diagnostic methods included hair pull tests (72.3%), trichoscopy (40.9%), and biopsies (5.0%). The study concluded that non-scarring acquired alopecias were the most prevalent in children, highlighting the importance of addressing hair loss due to cosmetic concerns.