TLDR Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.
Skin diseases in children often differ from those in adults, necessitating special attention. Common conditions include alopecia areata, birthmarks, contact dermatitis, diaper rash, herpes simplex, impetigo contagiosa, infantile eczema, insect bites, keloids, moles, molluscum contagiosum, pediculosis, pityriasis rosea, pyodermas, ringworm, scabies, seborrheic dermatitis, urticaria, and warts. Alopecia areata is characterized by round, hairless patches on the scalp, which can extend to alopecia totalis, affecting eyebrows and body hair. Diagnosis involves ruling out ringworm using Wood's light. Treatment includes a stimulating ointment with 3% betanaphthol, 3% salicylic acid, and 6% sulfur, applied twice daily, and ultraviolet treatment for resistant cases.
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May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.
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May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
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December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
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October 1982 in “Postgraduate Medicine” Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
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March 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dr. Vera H. Price's 1979 work emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for hair loss.
