Hair Pulling, Trichotillomania, Alopecia, Alopecia, Traumatic, Hair Pulling - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

hair pulling trichotillomania alopecia alopecia, traumatic, hair pulling

Body Site

scalp

Age

16 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

Morphology

Pattern

Comments

A 16-year-old boy had a history of chronic migrating patches of hair loss for 6 months. The presence of stubble, crusts, and hairs of different lengths suggested a diagnosis of traumatic hair loss. One cm long hairs were noted on a 4 X 2 cm area in the patch after a 1 month application of an occlusive dressing.

Description

well demarcated area of hair loss with hairs of varying lengths and stubble

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3/1/2003 17:00:46

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