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    Glossary Congenital Alopecia

    condition where an individual is born without hair

    Congenital Alopecia, also known as Congenital Hair Loss or Inherited Alopecia, is a condition where an individual is born without hair or with very sparse hair due to genetic factors. This type of alopecia is present at birth and can result from various genetic mutations that affect hair follicle development and function.

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      Congenital Alopecia Areata

      research Congenital alopecia areata

      32 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      In this study, all four cases of congenital alopecia areata experienced periods of remission, with clobetasol propionate 0.05% achieving full hair regrowth in half of the patients treated.

      research Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review

      June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This study reviewed cases of congenital alopecia areata, highlighting a predominance in females and possible genetic factors, and found that topical corticosteroids were effective for hair regrowth in most treated patients, suggesting they are a suitable first-line treatment.
      Congenital Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

      research PA31 Congenital alopecia areata: a systematic review

      June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      This study suggests that congenital alopecia areata should be considered for newborns with alopecia, supporting the use of topical corticosteroids as a reasonable initial treatment option based on observed regrowth.

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