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Balvinder Kaur Brar1, Sukhmani Kaur Brar2, Rajvir Kaur1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, GGS Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India.

International Journal of Trichology
|November 16, 2019
PubMed

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Seborrheic dermatitis is the most common hair and scalp disorder in children under two years old. This study highlights the importance of detailed history and examination for diagnosing pediatric hair and scalp conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Trichology

Background:

  • Hair and scalp disorders in children can cause significant psychological distress.
  • Children under 2 years old are frequently affected by these conditions, yet studies focusing exclusively on this age group are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the patterns and causes of hair and scalp disorders in children younger than 2 years.
  • To provide insights into the specific spectrum of these conditions in infants and toddlers.

Main Methods:

  • An observational and analytical study was conducted.
  • Fifty consecutive patients aged 0-24 months with hair and scalp complaints were enrolled.
  • Data was collected from the dermatology outpatient department of a North Indian tertiary care hospital.

Main Results:

  • Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) was the most prevalent condition, affecting 56% of patients.
  • Transient neonatal hair loss occurred in 22% of cases.
  • Other identified disorders included traction alopecia (6%), plica neuropathica (PN) (4%), and trichotillomania (2%).

Conclusions:

  • Hair and scalp disorder prevalence varies geographically; this study identified PN linked to religious practices.
  • Seborrheic dermatitis is a common finding, consistent with other regions.
  • Trichotillomania in this age group may stem from anger rather than habit, underscoring the need for thorough clinical evaluation.
Abstract

Keywords:
Children below 2 yearshairplica neuropathicascalp disorderstrichotillomania

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