Hair loss in infancy and childhood

Champagne, Caroline; Alwash, Noor; Patel, Minal R.; Arujuna, Nisha; Farrant, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.paed.2018.12.005

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“…In the pediatric population, hair loss often presents with differing patterns from that of their adult counterparts, and further consideration must be given to rarer congenital and hereditary causes of hair loss, which can occasionally present as part of a multisystem syndrome. 1 Furthermore, psychosocial implications of pediatric alopecia for child and family warrant prompt diagnosis and management.…”

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Atrichia with papular lesions: A case report

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Cullingham

2020

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Atrichia with papular lesions: A case report

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Cullingham

2020

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“…8,9 Several methods are available for identifying tewee1986@gmail.com a TC infection. 10 The gold standard is fungal culture. Wood's light examination may be useful if the cause is an ectothrix organism.…”

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Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis

Pratiwi

Setyaningrum

2020

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<p>Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is the most common dermatophytosis of childhood. Case: A 3-year-old boy came with a three-week history of whitish rash and baldness. Physical examination found whitish, ill-defined patches and plaques with focal area of scaling and hyperkeratosis on the scalp (vertex region) and alopecia. Woods light examination revealed green fluorescence of infected hairs, and KOH prep revealed an ectothrix pattern of hair shaft invasion by fungal elements. Fungal growth by culture on Sabouraud dextrose agar with chloramphenicol and cycloheximide for 3 weeks found growth of M. canis. The treatment was griseofulvin 1x375 mg and ketoconazole 2% shampoo twice weekly. Complete clinical clearance was obtained after 8 weeks .</p><p>Latar Belakang: Tinea Kapitis (TK) adalah dermatofitosis terbanyak pada anak. Kasus: Anak berusia 3 tahun dengan keluhan bercak putih dan botak di kepala sejak 3 minggu. Pemeriksaan fisik mendapatkan bercak keputihan, batas jelas dengan sisik tipis dan hiperkeratosis di area vertex kepala dan alopecia tanpa pustul, erosi, indurasi, atau inflamasi berat. Pemeriksaan lampu Wood menunjukkan floresensi hijau terang dan pemeriksaan KOH menunjukkan pola ectothrix elemen jamur pada sampel batang rambut. Kultur jamur pada Sabouraud dextrose agar dengan kloramfenikol dan sikloheksimid selama 3 minggu ditemukan pertumbuhan jamur Microsporum canis. Terapi griseofulvin oral 1x375 mg dan shampo ketoconazol 2% dua kali seminggu. Pasien sembuh setelah pengobatan 8 minggu.</p>

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Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Pediatric

Fitriani,

Antonius,

Kartowigno

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Background: Hair loss can occur in pediatric and adult populations and may have different patterns. The causes of hair loss in pediatric patients include tinea capitis, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, traction alopecia, anagen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, loose anagen syndrome, short anagen syndrome, congenital aplasia cutis, congenital triangular alopecia, atrichia congenita, congenital hypotrichosis, and transient neonatal hair loss.Purpose: to understand etiologies of hair loss in pediatrics, and to determine the appropriate examinations for diagnosing and managing hair loss in children.Review: Hair loss in children can be categorized as congenital or acquired. Congenital hair loss is classified based on distribution, while acquired hair loss is classified as either scarring or non-scarring. Hair loss complications in children can be irreversible. The diagnosis of hair loss in pediatric patients includes anamnesis, physical examination, and supporting examinations. The supporting examinations used for diagnosis include fungal cultures, hair pull tests, hair tug tests, light microscopy, and trichoscopy. Conclusion: There are numerous causes of hair loss in pediatric patients that need to be identified before appropriate management can be implemented. The management of hair loss requires a holistic approach, including psychosocial support. Correct diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hair loss can prevent a decrease in the patient's quality of life.

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Hair loss in infancy and childhood

Cited by 3 publications

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Atrichia with papular lesions: A case report

Atrichia with papular lesions: A case report

Gray Patch Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum canis

Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Pediatric

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