Saliba E, Shah A, Wahood S, Chrabieh R. Noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population.
Curr Opin Pediatr 2024;
36:425-430. [PMID:
38832913 DOI:
10.1097/mop.0000000000001374]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
To highlight recent advances in the knowledge base surrounding noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population.
RECENT FINDINGS
Recent developments in the literature included assessments of treatment efficacy, diagnostic utility of trichoscopy, and retrospective studies characterizing the clinical picture of pediatric cases.
SUMMARY
These findings will equip practitioners with the recent advances in the field's understanding of noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population.
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