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Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.

Some children may develop hair loss after having COVID-19.

Low vitamin D can worsen pediatric alopecia areata.

Ustekinumab helped three kids with alopecia areata regrow hair.

Hydroxychloroquine may help treat alopecia areata in children.

A 9-year-old girl with alopecia areata had successful hair regrowth using bimatoprost after other treatments failed.

Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.

Atopic dermatitis in kids with alopecia areata can predict poor response to topical immunotherapy.

Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.

Traditional treatment for pediatric alopecia areata is most effective and should be first choice.

Kids with alopecia areata had lower vitamin D levels than healthy kids.

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

Tofacitinib is a safe treatment for hair loss in children, but long-term use may be needed for best results.

An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.

Methotrexate may effectively and safely treat hair loss in children, with notable improvement after 12-15 months.

Alopecia areata in children is more common in boys, mainly affects the scalp, and is linked to genetics and psoriasis.

Methotrexate is generally safe and often effective for treating hair loss in children.

Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in most pediatric patients with mild side effects.

An 8-year-old with severe hair loss regrew all hair after six months of tofacitinib treatment.

Oral tofacitinib may be an effective future treatment for children with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

High potency topical steroids are the most effective treatment for pediatric alopecia areata.

Graves' disease can cause hair loss in children and should be considered when treating pediatric alopecia areata.

Topical JAK inhibitors may help children with alopecia areata regrow hair.

Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.

A 14-year-old girl with severe hair loss regrew her hair using upadacitinib.

The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.

The treatments helped the girl's hair grow back, but more research is needed for different types of hair loss.

Trichoscopy is essential for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata in children.

Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.