Characteristics, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Features in Pediatric Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Single-Center Observational Study at the Dermatology Clinic of Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang
TLDR Most children with alopecia areata have patchy hair loss and common trichoscopic features like yellow and black dots.
This study conducted at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang analyzed 125 pediatric patients with alopecia areata (AA) to identify their characteristics, clinical, and trichoscopic features. The majority of the patients were female (62.4%) with an average age of 10.5 years. The most prevalent form of AA was patchy (80%), followed by alopecia totalis/universalis (12%) and ophiasis (8%). A history of atopy was present in 35.2% of the patients. Trichoscopic examination revealed common features such as yellow dots (78.4%), black dots (64%), and broken hairs (56%). The study's findings aim to enhance management strategies for AA in children.
