Noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE OF REVIEW To highlight recent advances in the knowledge base surrounding noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent developments in the literature included assessments of treatment efficacy, diagnostic utility of trichoscopy, and retrospective studies characterizing the clinical picture of pediatric cases. SUMMARY: These findings will equip practitioners with the recent advances in the field's understanding of noninfectious causes of alopecia in the pediatric population.