research What is alopecia areata?
Alopecia areata causes round patches of hair loss, especially in children.
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150-180 / 843 resultsresearch Oral Tofacitinib for the Management of Moderate to Severe Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents: A Retrospective Study of 36 Patients
Tofacitinib helps hair regrow in some kids with severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed on long-term effects.
research A case of congenital pili multigemini
A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
research Neonatal nasal necrosis: Case series and brief review
Neonatal nasal injuries can heal with basic care but often leave scars.
research A 12‐year‐old boy with petechiae, arthralgias, and muscle weakness
The boy's scurvy symptoms improved with vitamin C treatment, highlighting the need for a balanced diet.
research Infantile vitiligo and alopecia in immunodysregulation polyendocrinopathy enteropathy X‐linked syndrome
Early recognition of symptoms is crucial for treating IPEX syndrome with a stem cell transplant.
research Early diagnosis of ichthyosis, leukocyte vacuoles, alopecia, and sclerosing cholangitis syndrome: A case report
Early diagnosis and teamwork are crucial for managing ILVASC effectively.
research A case of eruptive lichen spinulosus after toxic epidermal necrolysis
A boy developed a rare skin condition after recovering from a severe skin reaction, and it improved with lotion treatment.
research Measurement Instruments to Assess Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients With Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review
Current tools inadequately measure quality of life in children with alopecia areata, needing better instruments.
research Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools: Evaluating Ways to Automate Your SALT ( GATEWAYS ) Scoring of Alopecia Areata
Generative AI tools can accurately score alopecia areata, reducing subjectivity in evaluations.
research Pure Hair‐Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Expanding the HOXC13 Genotypic Spectrum
research Pustular Eruption in a Patient Treated With Trametinib
Trametinib can cause skin issues, but they can often be managed without stopping the drug.
research A 7‐Year‐Old Male With a Linear Band‐Like Hair Patch
The boy's hair fully regrew after treatment for a rare hair loss condition.
research Beyond Acne: Unmasking a Varioliform Scar in an Adolescent Boy
A 16-year-old boy's facial condition improved with doxycycline, suggesting an immune response to hair follicle damage.
research Insights in Trichoscopy: The Utility of Ultraviolet‐Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy in Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata and Tinea Capitis in the Pediatric Population
UVFD helps quickly diagnose hair loss conditions in children.
research Treatment of Short Anagen Syndrome With Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil
Low-dose oral minoxidil may help children with short anagen syndrome grow longer hair.
research To Treat or Not to Treat: Two Roads Traveled With Alopecia Areata
Individual choice in treating alopecia areata greatly impacts quality of life.
research Educating for Empathy: Impact of a Targeted Alopecia Areata Curriculum on Middle School Students
The program improved students' understanding and acceptance of alopecia areata.
research Representations of Alopecia in Children's Literature
Children's books on alopecia need more medical accuracy and diversity to better support affected kids.
research Clinical Features and Current Therapeutic Approaches to Monilethrix: A Systematic Review
Topical and oral minoxidil are the best treatments for monilethrix.
research A Case of Congenital Alopecia Areata Successfully Diagnosed by Integrating Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Scalp Biopsy Findings
Scalp biopsies are essential for diagnosing congenital alopecia areata.
research Guest Editor's Note
The supplement aims to improve care for children with alopecia areata.
research Pediatric Ewing's Sarcoma and Permanent Chemotherapy‐Induced Alopecia: A Case–Control Study
Some pediatric Ewing's sarcoma patients may experience permanent hair loss after chemotherapy, and treatments might not fully restore hair.
research Dermatologic needs of transgender and gender diverse youth: A retrospective cohort study
Transgender and gender diverse youth often have skin issues like acne and scarring, but few get referred to dermatologists.
research Multiple facial atrophic scars in childhood
A 5-year-old girl with a rare genetic disorder, lipoid proteinosis, showed reduced new lesions but persistent scars after avoiding skin trauma.
research Successful topical minoxidil treatment for hair density and length in trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1
Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
research Clinical and molecular features in a cohort of Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa
Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa show specific genetic mutations linked to different types of the disease.
research Special considerations in adolescents of color with acne and textured hair
Dermatologists should consider hair care practices when treating acne in adolescents of color.
research Etiology, management, and outcomes of pediatric telogen effluvium: A single‐center study in the United States
Most children with rapid hair loss had a known cause, with stress and illness being top triggers, and treatments showed similar improvement.
research Oral Presentations
The document concludes that an experimental drug may help wound healing in Epidermolysis Bullosa, links Hydroa vacciniforme to EBV, discusses diagnosing hair loss disorders, finds many children with eczema have allergies, reviews the safety of a skin medication in children, notes side effects of a Duchenne's treatment, and identifies a marker for pediatric mastocytosis.