Dermatology

Table of Contents

1. Core Concepts of Pediatric Dermatology
2. Functions of the skin
3. Anatomy of the Skin
4. Principles of Diagnosis
5. Newborn Rashes
6. Birthmarks
7. Inflammation of the skin
8. Acne
9. Pityriasis rosea
10. Acanthosis nigricans
11. Melanomas
12. Hairloss
    1. Alopecia areata
    2. Trichotillomania
    3. Tinea Capitis
13. Genodermatoses
14. Red spots
15. Infections
16. Physical abuse
17. Malnutrition
18. Glossary

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes a localized loss of hair in round or oval areas without any visible inflammation of the skin in hair-bearing areas, most commonly the scalp. Alopecia totalis is the complete loss of all scalp hair and eyebrows. Alopecia universalis is the loss of all body hair. A few short hairs may be present in the bald spot that taper and lose pigment as they approach the scalp known as "exclamation hairs."

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Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata