Pediatr. praxi. 2024;25(1):32-38 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2024.006

Differential diagnosis of alopetia in children and adolescents

MUDr. Barbara Ivanková, MBA1, MUDr. Hana Juhásová1, doc. MUDr. Janette Baloghová, PhD.1, 2
1 Klinika dermatovenerológie, Univerzitná nemocnica L. Pasteura, Košice
2 Lekárska fakulta Univerzity P. J. Šafárika, Košice

Alopetia in children and adolescents is a common worrying problem that we encounter in primary pediatric care environment and has heterogeneous causes. Early diagnosis and treatment are key in pedaitric population due to the significant psychosocial impact. The most common causes of hair loss in the pediatric population include alopetia areata, tinea capitis, congenital alopetia, trichotylomania and hair cycle disorders. In this review, the autors present a basic diagnostic algorithm that can help the pediatrician to focus on the causes of hair loss, supplement basic laboratory tests and refer patient to the approprite specialist. Alopetia management strategy in children includes interdisciplinary cooperation between pediatricians, dermatologist, endocrinologist and psychologist.

Keywords: alopetia in children and adolescents, diferencial diagnosis, scaring alopetia, non-scaring alopetia, medical history, laboratory and physical examinantion, interdisciplinary cooperation.

Accepted: February 12, 2024; Published: February 19, 2024  Show citation

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