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April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” This report describes a rare case of nonscarring alopecia linked to a tick bite on a 21-year-old male's scalp, with specific histological findings and proposed mechanisms.
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January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this source, it is suggested that tick saliva, containing anticoagulants like heparins, induces an inflammatory reaction on the scalp that may lead to alopecia.
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August 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This report presents a rare case of diffuse hair loss resembling alopecia areata, following a tick bite on the scalp.
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March 2024 in “PubMed” This case report describes an adult female who developed localized hair loss on her scalp two months after tick bites, illustrating tick bite alopecia's distinct patterns and highlighting the need to consider ticks as a possible cause of such hair loss.
December 2025 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This study highlights that careful interpretation of bite-centered anatomy and trichoscopic signs can help differentiate tick-bite alopecia from alopecia areata in children, with specific management strategies based on clinical signs.