Childhood alopecia areata —Data from the National Alopecia Areata Registry

ConclusionChildhood alopecia areata is more prevalent in girls than in boys, but boys have more extensive alopecia areata. Despite the low prevalence, congenital alopecia areata is an important differential diagnosis for neonatal hair loss. Alopecia areata runs in families, suggesting an underlying genetic background. One‐quarter of the children reported at least one affected first‐degree relative; 8% had more than three affected relatives.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - November 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Iris Wohlmuth ‐Wieser, Joyce S. Osei, David Norris, Vera Price, Maria K. Hordinsky, Angela Christiano, Madeleine Duvic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research