1 citations,
December 2022 in “Indian pediatrics/Indian Pediatrics” A toddler who accidentally swallowed hair growth medicine experienced serious heart-related side effects but recovered after hospital treatment.
100 citations,
May 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia effectively.
66 citations,
July 2005 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A 5-year-old girl had liver damage twice after using the herbal product Shou-Wu-Pian.
50 citations,
May 1985 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
26 citations,
May 2007 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition” A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.
17 citations,
June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
11 citations,
December 2013 in “Indian journal of pediatrics/Indian Journal of Pediatrics” General Practitioners should know common skin problems in children, like infections and dermatitis.
8 citations,
January 2008 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” Children with autoimmune gastritis showed improved intestinal health over time and should be checked for other autoimmune conditions.
7 citations,
January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.
December 2020 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Most child skin problems during the COVID-19 lockdown were not emergencies and could have been handled by teleconsultation.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
May 2016 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” Lavender oil use in a child may be linked to early puberty signs and elevated tumor marker levels.
January 2015 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” A 5-year-old girl with McCune-Albright syndrome grew abnormal hair due to the drug tamoxifen.
April 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” A 16-year-old boy's arm hair grew more after wearing a splint, but it returned to normal in 8 months.
October 2011 in “American Academy of Pediatrics eBooks” The document did not provide specific information on Telogen Effluvium.
June 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Hair loss is mainly due to genes and hormones, and can be treated with minoxidil and finasteride. Excessive hair growth is linked to certain disorders and can be managed with hormonal therapy and laser hair removal.
356 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” Childhood obesity is rising globally due to various factors, and early prevention and healthy lifestyle changes are crucial.
53 citations,
March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia common in teens, may indicate endocrine issue, minoxidil effective treatment.
14 citations,
August 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal” Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.
Early detection and treatment of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in young girls is important to prevent serious harm.
January 2016 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Acne was the most common skin problem in kids, with other conditions like warts and eczema also frequent, varying by age and gender.
26 citations,
September 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Trichoscopy is good for telling apart tinea capitis and alopecia areata in kids.
7 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib can regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but some may experience flares during treatment.
4 citations,
October 2018 Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.