Ophiasis Pattern Alopecia Areata in an Infant

This case report details a rare occurrence of ophiasis pattern alopecia areata in a four-month-old infant after a traditional head-shaving ritual. The infant exhibited band-like hair loss on the scalp, which partially improved with six weeks of topical triamcinolone 0.1% lotion, though full recovery was not achieved. The report emphasizes the importance of identifying atypical AA presentations in infants and suggests the hair loss was likely coincidental to the ritual. Early recognition and treatment of AA are crucial to prevent progression, particularly given the poorer prognosis in younger patients and those with ophiasis pattern.