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In this study, researchers found that skin, hair, and nail abnormalities are common in Turner Syndrome and suggest that these issues are linked to systemic factors. They recommend including dermatological evaluations in routine care for children with this condition.

This article discusses the management of pediatric alopecia areata in children aged 6 to 11, emphasizing the need for psychosocial support and limited medical treatments, as no systemic therapies are FDA-approved for this age group, despite the significant psychosocial burden.

This review discusses the multifactorial nature and treatment of alopecia areata, highlighting its prevalence among adolescents and the necessity for comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, but reports no new empirical findings.

This study found that among children with 21-hydroxylase deficiency, there is a strong correlation between severe genetic variants and clinical outcomes, but the correlation weakens with milder variants, indicating the limitations of relying solely on NGS for diagnosis.

This study found that while children's books on alopecia and trichotillomania exist, they often do not fully cover treatment guidelines set by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Journal of Psychiatry, highlighting a need for more comprehensive resources to support affected children's well-being.

This study observed a high prevalence of noninfectious skin disorders among orphaned children in Egyptian orphanages, linked significantly to hygiene conditions and highlighting the need for comprehensive care strategies.

Alopecia areata incognito in children can be effectively treated with triamcinolone acetonide and supplements, leading to full hair regrowth.

In this study, researchers explored the dermatologic manifestations of celiac disease in children, highlighting dermatitis herpetiformis and other common skin conditions, and concluded that early recognition and management with a gluten-free diet and possible pharmacological interventions enhance outcomes.

This study observed that among 81 children with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, girls were more affected than boys, with symptoms like neck swelling, fatigue, and hair loss frequently occurring, and most cases requiring treatment with levothyroxine.

This study observed that children with alopecia areata had higher anxiety and depression scores, and their families showed more neglectful parenting styles compared to healthy controls.

This study analyzed dermoscopic findings in alopecia areata among children and adults, discovering that exclamation mark hairs are more common in children, while yellow dots appear more often in adults, indicating the importance of age-specific evaluation in diagnosing this condition.

In this study, researchers identified three pathogenic de novo genetic variants contributing to epidermolysis bullosa simplex in young children, highlighting the complexity of genetic influences and underscoring the need for early genetic screening for accurate diagnosis and effective management.

This retrospective study conducted at two centers in west Mexico identified distinctive trichoscopic features in pediatric androgenetic alopecia, with 70% of patients being male and most showing vitamin D deficiency; topical minoxidil was effective and well-tolerated as a treatment.

In this case report, trichoscopy was highlighted as a vital diagnostic tool for pediatric alopecia areata, showing significant hair regrowth in a 4-year-old girl with toxoplasma-related alopecia after six weeks of therapy, emphasizing its role in tracking therapeutic progress.

This study highlights the importance of recognizing tourniquet syndrome in children, particularly caused by hair or threads, as it can lead to serious complications like necrosis if not swiftly addressed.

This paper reviews the current lack of evidence on the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming therapies in minors with gender dysphoria, highlighting ethical and legal concerns, including possible long-term consequences such as infertility.

This study found that children in Alcalá may have lower exposure to calcium and strontium compared to peers in other regions, based on scalp-hair analysis.

In this study of 18 children with moderate to severe alopecia areata in Brazil, mesalazine treatment showed varied responses, with 14 patients completing evaluations and two not responding after six months, amidst treatment challenges like relocation and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this study, tinea capitis was identified as the most common cause of noncicatricial alopecia in children, followed by alopecia areata and marginal traction alopecia. Diagnosis using trichoscopy enhanced understanding by revealing specific hair and scalp disorder characteristics.

This study assessed the quality of life of pediatric alopecia areata patients and their parents, finding that disease severity and child age significantly affect the child's quality of life, while the parents' emotional well-being is notably impacted.

This study found that in 18 Disney live-action movies, film antagonists were depicted with significantly more dermatologic features, such as periorbital hyperpigmentation and nasolabial folds, compared to protagonists, suggesting filmmakers continue to use skin findings to portray characters as 'bad'.

This source highlights that the incidence of alopecia areata is increasing among children, and while corticosteroids and Janus kinase inhibitors show potential effectiveness and safety, they remain unapproved by the FDA for pediatric use.

In this study of children with nephrotic syndrome treated with cyclophosphamide, 59.4% achieved remission, and 40.6% experienced side effects including nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.

This review focuses on treatment options and safety for various types of pediatric alopecia, providing no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for early diagnosis and intervention.

This study found that children with COVID-19 experienced more frequent acral ischemic lesions, whereas telogen effluvium was the most common skin manifestation in adults.

This study examined scalp hair loss in children and found that most cases were acquired, with tinea capitis, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium being the leading causes.

This study observed that vomiting was the most frequent side effect of sodium valproate in children under two years old, with anemia, hair loss, and appetite loss being less common.