Trichoscopic Evaluation of Focal Non-Cicatricial Alopecia in Egyptian Children

    October 2024 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”
    G.S.M. Ahmed, Sawsan Khalifa El‐Sayed, Sara Ahmed Galal
    Studysummary In this study, the authors evaluated 200 Egyptian children with focal non-cicatricial alopecia, finding that alopecia areata (42%) and tinea capitis (40.5%) were the most prevalent causes. Trichoscopy identified unique features for each condition, enhancing diagnosis and management.
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