Epidemiological and Trichoscopic Study of Patchy Scalp Alopecia in Children in Delta Egypt

The study conducted on 374 children in Delta Egypt, with a mean age of 7.77 years, investigated the prevalence and characteristics of patchy scalp alopecia. The majority of cases were non-cicatricial, primarily alopecia areata (39.3%), followed by infectious causes like tinea capitis (141 patients). The study found a male predominance in cicatricial and infectious alopecia, while non-cicatricial alopecia, including alopecia areata and trichotillomania, was more common in females. Most affected children were school-aged (5-10 years) and from rural areas (72.5%). Trichoscopic examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis in 368 patients, highlighting its importance in accurately diagnosing and differentiating hair and scalp disorders.