Use of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of temporal triangular alopecia

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 Jan-Feb;90(1):123-5. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153639.

Abstract

Temporal triangular alopecia, also referred as congenital triangular alopecia, is an uncommon dermatosis of unknown etiology. It is characterized by a non-scarring, circumscribed alopecia often located unilaterally in the frontotemporal region. It usually emerges at ages 2-9 years. Alopecia areata is the main differential diagnosis, especially in atypical cases. Dermoscopy is a noninvasive procedure that helps distinguish temporal triangular alopecia from aloepecia areata. Such procedure prevents invasive diagnostic methods as well as ineffective treatments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / diagnosis*
  • Alopecia Areata / diagnosis*
  • Dermoscopy / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Reproducibility of Results

Supplementary concepts

  • Congenital alopecia X-linked