Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of 50 Children and 50 Adults

    July 2019 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”
    Anna Waśkiel‐Burnat, Adriana Rakowska, Mariusz Sikora, Małgorzata Olszewska, Lidia Rudnicka
    TLDR Children with alopecia areata have different trichoscopic features than adults, including more empty follicular openings and pigtail hairs.
    The study "Trichoscopy of alopecia areata in children. A retrospective comparative analysis of 50 children and 50 adults" conducted a comparative analysis of trichoscopic features in 50 children and 50 adults with alopecia areata. The research aimed to identify any significant differences in trichoscopic patterns between the two age groups. The findings indicated that certain trichoscopic features, such as black dots, broken hairs, and exclamation mark hairs, were more prevalent in children, while other features like yellow dots and vellus hairs were more common in adults. This study provided valuable insights into the age-related differences in trichoscopic presentations of alopecia areata, which could aid in more accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches for different age groups.
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