A Clinical Investigation of Early-Onset Alopecia Areata in Children: Onset Earlier Than 4 Years of Age Might Have a Better Short-Term Prognosis

    December 2023 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Ji‐Hoon Lim, Soon‐Hyo Kwon, Woo‐Young Sim, Bark‐Lynn Lew
    Studysummary This study reported that 57.4% of children under 10 with early-onset alopecia areata experienced over 50% hair regrowth after treatment with topical corticosteroids, noting that those under 4 showed significantly better responses, although personal atopic history was the only differing prognostic factor.
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