Localized Acquired Alopecia Over the Mental Area of Chin

January 2022 in “ Clinical Cases in Dermatology ”

Hassan M. Abdel Aziz, Mohamed L. Elsaie

congenital triangular alopecia alopecia areata trichotillomania aplasia cutis congenital trichoscopy vellus hairs intermediate hairs histopathology topical minoxidil surgical excision hair transplantation CTA minoxidil

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Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This case report describes a unique instance of congenital triangular alopecia affecting the chin in a 12-year-old boy, noting the condition is typically benign with limited treatment options being necessary.

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