research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
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research Biologics in the Management of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis
Biologics, especially Dupilumab, are effective and safe for treating severe childhood eczema.
research Unusual Loss of Body Hair in Childhood: Trichotillomania or Alopecia
Proper diagnosis and treatment of childhood hair loss require distinguishing between alopecia and trichotillomania.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.
research Hair Loss in Infancy and Childhood
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and management of hair loss in children require a detailed examination and understanding of various hair disorders.
research A Rare Cause of Irrevocable Childhood Alopecia Feigning Alopecia Universalis: Atrichia Congenita With Papular Lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases in Childhood
Recognizing skin symptoms in children can help diagnose and manage serious diseases early.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Patterns of Childhood Alopecia Areata in a Tertiary Care Centre in North India
No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
research Evidence for Increased 5α-Reductase Activity During Early Childhood in Daughters of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Young girls whose mothers have PCOS may have higher activity of a specific enzyme that could lead to developing PCOS later.
research Sequential High- And Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy For Severe Childhood Alopecia Areata
High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
research Permanent Diffuse Alopecia After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Childhood
Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
research High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Determination of the Sildenafil Effect on Alopecia Areata in Childhood: An Open-Pilot Comparison Study
Topical 1% sildenafil is not recommended for treating alopecia areata in children.
research Commonly Associated Disorders With Complete Scalp Alopecia in Early Childhood: A Review
Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
research Serum 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 Levels in Childhood Alopecia Areata
Children with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D and B12 levels and higher thyroid activity.
research A Successful Management of Extensive Alopecia Areata in Childhood: A Case Report
Combining OMP with cyclosporine can effectively treat severe alopecia areata in children.
research Trichothiodystrophy And Fragile Hair: The Distinction Between Diagnostic Signs And Diagnostic Labels In Childhood Hair Disease
Fragile hair in children is rarely linked to trichothiodystrophy (TTD).
research Comparative Characteristics of the Effectiveness of Drugs for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Childhood
Betamethasone injections are more effective than Clobetasol for treating alopecia areata in children.
research Topical Minoxidil and Dietary Supplement for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Childhood: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Unilateral Thalamic Infarction Associated With Rupture of Dissecting Posterior Cerebral Artery in Childhood-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
A 16-year-old boy with lupus had a rare brain artery issue but fully recovered with treatment.
research Trichothiodystrophy and Fragile Hair: The Distinction Between Diagnostic Signs and Diagnostic Labels in Childhood Hair Disease
research Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.
research Illness and Femininity in Hilary Mantel’s Giving Up the Ghost
The document concludes that Hilary Mantel's memoir shows how childhood experiences affect adult health, criticizing modern medicine for ignoring the mental aspects of physical illness.
research Atopic Dermatitis and Cognition in Children: A UK-Based Birth Cohort Study
Childhood atopic dermatitis does not significantly affect general cognition.
research The Role of Metabolic Syndrome in the Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescence
Preventing childhood obesity can reduce the risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents.
research Epigenetic Regulation of Medulloblastoma Proliferation by Finasteride-Induced Modulation of BTG2 and CD244 Gene Methylation
Finasteride may help treat childhood brain tumors by activating certain genes.
research Growth Hormone Deficiency with Late-Onset Hypothalamic Hypoadrenocorticism Associated with Respiratory and Renal Dysfunction: A Case Report
A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
research Tofacitinib Therapy for Children with Severe Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Alopecia Leprotica: Its Relationship to Transmission of Leprosy
Leprosy is mainly contracted during infancy or childhood.