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Glossary Temporal Triangular Alopecia

non-scarring hair loss in a triangular patch on the temple

Temporal Triangular Alopecia (TTA), also known as Alopecia Triangularis, is a non-scarring form of hair loss that typically presents as a triangular or oval-shaped bald patch in the temporal region of the scalp. It usually appears in early childhood and remains stable throughout life, with the affected area showing no signs of inflammation or other skin abnormalities.

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research Temporal triangular alopecia and a review of 52 past cases

56 citations , March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology”

This review provides a synopsis of 53 cases of temporal triangular alopecia, noting its frequent detection in early childhood and potential association with congenital diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Temporal triangular alopecia: Trichoscopic diagnosis

35 citations , September 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This article discusses the trichoscopic diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.

research Clinical and trichoscopic characteristics of temporal triangular alopecia: A multicenter study

32 citations , August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This letter discusses congenital triangular alopecia (TTA), a non-scarring hair loss condition often seen in children, without reporting new clinical findings.

research Temporal triangular alopecia: significance of trichoscopy in differential diagnosis

24 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study suggests that trichoscopy with a handheld dermatoscope may help differentiate temporal triangular alopecia from other localized alopecia by identifying specific hair features.

research Successful Treatment of Temporal Triangular Alopecia with Topical Minoxidil

20 citations , January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.

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