Aktuelle ubersicht zur androgenetischen Alopezie bei Kindern und Jugendlichen

Pediatric androgenetic alopecia is an underrecognized disorder. A clinical evaluation with trichoscopy should be made in children and adolescents with hair loss and/or reduced hair density. Diagnosis is usually clinical, by observation of the hair loss pattern and performance of trichoscopy. In some cases, hyperandrogenism should be excluded. Although there is no approved therapy for androgenetic alopecia in pediatric age, topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil and topical finasteride may be very useful. Hair transplant may be an option for girls in selected cases. This article is a review of the current state of evidence concerning pediatric androgenetic alopecia.

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Pediatric androgenetic alopecia is often overlooked, but it is important to conduct clinical evaluations and trichoscopy in children and adolescents with hair loss or reduced hair density. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical observation and trichoscopy, with the possibility of excluding hyperandrogenism. While there is no approved therapy for pediatric androgenetic alopecia, topical and oral minoxidil, as well as topical finasteride, may be beneficial. Hair transplants may be considered in select cases for girls. This article provides a review of the current evidence on pediatric androgenetic alopecia.