Diffuse Hair Loss in Children: The Role of Trichoscopy

Michela Starace, MD, PhD, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Dermatology–IRCCS, University of Bologna, Italy, presented at the European Society of Pediatric Dermatology (ESPD) the importance of structured differential diagnosis in pediatric diffuse hair loss. Trichoscopy was highlighted as the key non-invasive tool to distinguish key entities. Accurate diagnosis relies on integrating clinical presentation, age, and medical history.