1 citations
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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.
7 citations
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August 2005 in “Evolutionary anthropology” Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Applied Microscopy” Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
September 2014 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” Non-scarring hair loss is common in children and needs attention for cosmetic reasons.
July 2024 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” Proper diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in children are crucial to prevent lasting issues and maintain their quality of life.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” An infant had two different natural hair colors on the scalp with no health issues.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Early recognition and treatment of atypical alopecia areata in infants are crucial.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “Pediatric Research”
August 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” The young man has complete hair loss and skin bumps, with no other health issues or family history.
7 citations
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November 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.
16 citations
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October 1992 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Bubble hair deformity may be caused by hair shaft trauma and can improve with gentle hair care.
May 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The girl's hair condition improved on its own in 24 months.
December 2022 in “The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics” Hair examination helps diagnose rare neurological diseases in children.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Pediatric Annals” The girl's thin hair was due to loose anagen syndrome, not other hair loss types.
June 2025 in “Pediatric Annals” Early detection and treatment of hair loss in teens is crucial to prevent permanent loss and boost self-esteem.
July 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Hair loss in rural Indian children is often due to malnutrition, poor grooming, stress, and infections.
July 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A 2-year-old boy has a rare hair disorder causing brittle hair and hair loss, which may improve with age.
September 2019 in “Asian Pacific journal of health sciences” The study concludes that hair loss in children has specific patterns and causes.
12 citations
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November 1987 in “Pediatric dermatology” Four children had unmanageable pale blond hair due to uncombable-hair syndrome.
13 citations
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” A Thai boy was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder causing hair thinning and shedding.
23 citations
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October 2008 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” Hair can show increased cortisol levels during late pregnancy.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care” Early diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in children are crucial to prevent permanent damage.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” A 9-year-old Hispanic girl has Uncombable Hair Syndrome, which may improve with age and biotin treatment.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” A 6-year-old girl's inability to grow her hair long was due to Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome, which causes hair to shed easily and may improve with age.