Triangular Temporal Alopecia: A Rare Case in Adulthood
January 2016
in “
Dermatology Online Journal
”
TLDR Triangular temporal alopecia can occur in adults and should be correctly identified to prevent misdiagnosis.
Triangular temporal alopecia (TTA) is a non-scarring form of hair loss typically seen in children aged 2 to 9, but this case report highlighted its occurrence in an adult woman with no previous alopecia history. The report emphasized the importance of recognizing TTA in adults to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary steroid treatments. It also reviewed existing literature on TTA, focusing on its diagnosis and management.
