2020
DOI: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_4_20
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Congenital triangular alopecia - A case report

Abstract: Congenital triangular alopecia also known as temporal triangular alopecia or Brauer nevus may be present at birth or acquired during the first decade of life. It can present as triangular, oval, or lancet-shaped patch of alopecia. It may be misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, traction alopecia, trichotillomania, tinea capitis, and aplasia cutis congenita. Histopathological features and dermoscopic features help in its diagnosis. There is no effective treatment for it and, in most cases, there is no need for thera… Show more

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“…These results were not maintained after discontinuation of topical minoxidil. 6 In our case, sublingual minoxidil was initiated to treat FPHL and rapid regrowth of terminal hair in the CTA patch was observed after 3 months. Sublingual minoxidil was preferred over oral as recent studies have shown increased follicular sulphate bioavailability and increased safety due to less haemodynamic changes.…”
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confidence: 67%
“…These results were not maintained after discontinuation of topical minoxidil. 6 In our case, sublingual minoxidil was initiated to treat FPHL and rapid regrowth of terminal hair in the CTA patch was observed after 3 months. Sublingual minoxidil was preferred over oral as recent studies have shown increased follicular sulphate bioavailability and increased safety due to less haemodynamic changes.…”
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confidence: 67%
“…TTA was first described by Sabouraud in 1905, and fewer than 200 cases have been reported so far. 3 According to the literature, the incidence rate is only 0.11%, 4 which is a rare disease. In recent years, TTA has been regarded as a relatively common disease with insufficient recognition and diagnosis.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…TTA was first described by Sabouraud in 1905, and fewer than 200 cases have been reported so far 3 . According to the literature, the incidence rate is only 0.11%, 4 which is a rare disease.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…These typically show other features including yellow dots, exclamation hairs, inflammation and scaling, broken hairs or atrophic skin. 6 Clinicians should recognize these clues on trichoscopy, as it is frequently mistreated as AA with intralesional steroid injections.…”
Section: Regrowth Of Hair In Congenital Triangular Alopecia Induced B...mentioning
confidence: 99%