Role of trichoscopy in diagnosis of different hair and scalp disorders in pediatrics

Abstract

Children's hair and scalp abnormalities can be acquired or congenital, resulting from problems with the hair, scalp skin, or infections. Alopecia is the most prevalent symptom and can be caused by tinea capitis, trichotillomania, or patchy alopecia areata. Less prevalent conditions including early androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata incognita, and congenital triangular alopecia can also cause hair loss. Trichoscopy, a noninvasive technique, increasingly aids in promptly diagnosing and following many diseases, including further investigation before treatment decisions. The use of dermoscopy, also known as trichoscopy, in the diagnosis and treatment of hair disorders is growing in popularity. Children and their parents tolerate this test well since it is noninvasive, painless, and can be used to evaluate a variety of hair and scalp diseases. Its repeatability also makes it possible to monitor the state of the hair or scalp after therapy and identify specific abnormalities of the hair shaft or scalp.