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In a retrospective study, TNFα inhibitor-induced alopecia was observed in pediatric patients, primarily adolescents with inflammatory bowel diseases, with hair regrowth occurring in those who discontinued the therapy; this suggests that stopping these medications can improve drug-induced alopecia in children.

This article outlines treatment options and counseling recommendations for pediatric alopecia areata, highlighting shared decision-making based on disease severity and patient goals, with newer treatments like JAK inhibitors and dupilumab requiring attention to cost and side effects.

This study found that RCM combined with dermoscopy can differentiate disease states between alopecia areata, tinea capitis, nevus sebaceous, and linear scleroderma of the scalp by identifying distinct dermal and follicular patterns.

This study observed that pediatric bone marrow transplantation patients frequently experience various dermatological issues; mucositis and xeroderma were the most common.

This report describes a 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome and coexisting psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia, suggesting a potential link between these conditions.

This article reviews current understanding of the causes and treatments of three common hair growth disorders in children but reports no new results.

This article provides an overview of acne management for pediatricians and emphasizes patient education but reports no new clinical findings.

This study reports that systemic lupus erythematosus with aplastic anemia is rare in children but highlighted serious outcomes, including a high infection rate and significant mortality, underscoring the need for vigilant management.

In this study conducted at a tertiary center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, researchers evaluated pediatric hair and scalp disorders, finding that seborrheic dermatitis was the most common issue, particularly in infants, followed by bacterial and fungal infections among 545 patients under 18 years old.

This study found that pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital commonly experienced adverse drug reactions during chemotherapy, despite drug prescribing patterns aligning with essential medicine lists.

Tofacitinib helped a teenager with severe hair loss grow hair back, but more research is needed.

This review discusses considerations for choosing antihypertensive agents in children, including factors like side effects and FDA approval status, and reports no new clinical results.

Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.

This case report describes a young patient with a unique combination of dysmorphism, bullous eruption, skin and muscle atrophy, and hyperpigmentation that doesn't fit existing nosological categories.

This review concludes that methotrexate remains an effective and safe first-line treatment for various inflammatory and immune-mediated skin conditions in children, despite the rise of biologic therapies.

In this study, pediatric hair and scalp disorders were effectively diagnosed using trichoscopic and light microscopic examinations, demonstrating high agreement with clinical diagnoses and emphasizing their utility as reliable, non-invasive diagnostic tools in a hospital-based setting.

This case report describes a 19-month-old girl with androgen-dominant virilization caused by an adrenal tumor, highlighting the importance of adrenal assessment in young girls with such symptoms and recommending long-term monitoring even after initial biochemical remission.

This study observed that nearly 70% of children with treatment-resistant alopecia areata had nail involvement, primarily pitting, and this was significantly associated with longer disease duration but not disease severity.

Most young patients found oral minoxidil helpful for hair loss and were willing to continue using it.

This report on a case of alopecia areata in a mother and daughter with a 16-year gap suggests genetic predisposition and environmental triggers rather than direct transmission.

The researchers presented a rare case of a four-year-old developing scarring alopecia after a two-week ICU stay, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing pressure alopecia in children and the crucial role of early detection and trichoscopy in preventing permanent hair loss.

This study found that 90% of pediatric patients with alopecia areata had comorbidities, including allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, with localized AA being associated with better treatment outcomes and fewer relapses compared to non-localized forms.

This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.

In this study, nail involvement was observed in 42.8% of children with alopecia areata, yet often went unrecognized, indicating that clinical and dermoscopic evaluations can improve detection and provide important prognostic information.

This study suggests pediatric patients with alopecia areata may benefit from screening for atopic, autoimmune, and psychiatric comorbidities to enable timely identification and treatment.

This review discusses the causes of nail pitting in children and adolescents, noting that while most cases are idiopathic, significant associations exist with conditions like psoriasis, juvenile arthritis, and alopecia areata, among others.

This case report describes a rare instance of Rapunzel syndrome in a six-year-old girl, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications.

This study found that among pediatric patients with alopecia areata, elevated eosinophilic hematological ratios were observed, suggesting these could serve as markers for disease exacerbation and the pathophysiology of the condition.

In this study, pediatric alopecia areata was associated with higher rates of vitiligo, asthma, and ADHD, and significantly lower levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and TSH compared to healthy controls, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation.

Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.