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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that alopecia areata in children often presents as mild scalp patches, with the majority showing some hair regrowth following treatment, particularly when using potent topical steroids, which were most commonly prescribed in the reviewed cases.
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January 2019 in “Jordan Medical Journal” This study found that zinc deficiency is relatively common among Jordanian children with dermatological conditions, highlighting the need for careful assessment due to its subtle and varied clinical presentation.
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January 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” No results are reported in this piece; it is a correspondence comment on treating hidradenitis suppurativa in children with finasteride.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that cutaneous manifestations in children with systemic lupus erythematosus differ from adults, with no female preponderance and less frequent photosensitivity and vascular lesions.
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May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses diagnostic strategies for pediatric hair loss, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations and dermoscopy for accurate diagnosis, and reports no new research findings.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses premature greying of hair, often linked to lifestyle, stress, and nutritional deficiencies, and notes mainstream dermatology focuses on dietary supplements, while homeopathy offers a holistic approach for treatment.
September 2026 in “European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This source discusses the various causes of premature greying of hair, highlighting lifestyle, genetic factors, and nutritional deficiencies, and contrasts mainstream dermatology's focus on nutritional supplementation with homeopathy's holistic treatment approach for long-term management.
This study conducted at a Moroccan tertiary dermatology center describes the characteristics of pediatric lichen, highlighting that dermoscopy can improve diagnostic accuracy by identifying distinct patterns across clinical variants, with lichen sclerosus being the most frequent subtype among the children studied.
March 2026 in “Annals of Medicine” This study highlights the importance of developing standardized diagnostic tools, outcome measures, and evidence-based interventions to improve care and long-term outcomes for children and adolescents affected by long COVID-19.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This quality improvement initiative at Children’s Hospital of Orange County seeks to increase awareness and use of nonprofit pediatric wig programs by at least 50% over three months through educational interventions.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” UV dermoscopy helps detect white hairs in children more effectively.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this retrospective study, dupilumab treatment in young children with alopecia areata and atopic features was linked to full hair regrowth without serious adverse events, though findings from this small cohort should be interpreted cautiously.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the causes and management of premature greying in children, noting it may indicate underlying health issues, and emphasizes structured evaluations and treatments, particularly for nutritional deficiencies and hypothyroidism, to address hair depigmentation.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights concerns around premature greying in children, detailing possible links to nutritional deficiencies and other health issues, and emphasizes that structured evaluation and targeted treatment may aid in reversing the condition.
November 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review reported that premature greying in children, which can indicate certain deficiencies or disorders, may be addressed through a structured evaluation and treatment targeting factors like vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies or hypothyroidism, providing a practical approach for pediatric care.
October 2025 in “Modern pediatrics Ukraine” This study highlighted cases where children with atypical forms of celiac disease exhibited symptoms like recurrent alopecia and seborrhea, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and treatment to optimize outcomes.
July 2025 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This study described the clinical characteristics of 18 pediatric patients with alopecia areata at a hospital in Denpasar from 2021 to 2023, finding equal gender distribution and hair loss as the most common symptom, with onset typically within 1–6 months.
March 2025 in “Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)”
February 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This study reports that non-surgical treatments like triamcinolone acetonide and Botulinum toxin Type A reduced keloid volume by up to 80% in children, with combination therapies being safer and having fewer side effects.
November 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that in children with persistent kerion, ingrown hairs could be identified with a dermatoscope and their removal often improved the condition, suggesting that ingrown hairs might be an aggravating factor in the persistence of this fungal infection.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” 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.
In this study of 374 children with patchy hair loss in Delta Egypt, researchers found that most cases were due to non-scarring causes, particularly alopecia areata, followed by infectious causes like tinea capitis; these conditions were more prevalent in school-aged children from rural areas.
This study in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients found significant gender differences, with males exhibiting more serositis, higher anti-DNA antibody prevalence, and renal involvement, while females experienced more hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study suggests that DPCP treatment can be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy potentially reducing relapse rates.
April 2024 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This study in Singapore found that alopecia areata generally does not significantly impact the quality of life for pediatric patients and their families, with better outcomes observed in those with comorbidities like allergic rhinitis.
This study analyzed scalp hair proteins from healthy children and their mothers, finding that non-structural proteins could serve as promising biomarkers for understanding long-term developmental changes and health status linked to early childhood experiences.
December 2023 in “Malahayati International Journal of Nursing and Health Science” In this study, researchers at the "Estella" Children's Cancer Center observed that 80.5% of children experience hair loss, and most parents reported nausea, vomiting, and mood swings as the most disruptive effects of chemotherapy during pediatric cancer treatment.
October 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter provides an overview of 11 common hair and nail conditions in children with brown skin, utilizing clinical photographs and a question-and-answer format to discuss conditions such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and nail lichen planus.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found no clear associations between childhood atopic dermatitis and general cognitive ability, although moderate-to-severe cases may slightly affect specific cognitive components like nonverbal IQ.