An International Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study of 203 Patients with Pediatric Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2025 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Tyan Shin Lee, Marian O’Connor, Leslie Castelo-Soccio, Dawn Z. Eichenfield, D J Lee, Amy S. Paller, Manuel Valdebran, Jenna Vroman, Angela Yang, Grace L. Lee, Megan Craddock, Cathryn Sibbald
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    TLDR Standardized treatment protocols are needed for children with androgenetic alopecia.
    The study is a retrospective cohort analysis involving 203 pediatric patients with androgenetic alopecia across multiple international centers. It aims to provide insights into the clinical characteristics, treatment responses, and outcomes in this population. The findings highlight the variability in presentation and progression of the condition in children, as well as the diverse treatment approaches employed. The study underscores the need for standardized treatment protocols and further research to optimize management strategies for pediatric androgenetic alopecia.
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