Relevance of Trichoscopy in Differential Diagnosis of Focal Non-cicatricial Alopecia in Children
NCT ID: NCT03260777
Last Updated: 2021-01-13
Study Results
The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.
Basic Information
Get a concise snapshot of the trial, including recruitment status, study phase, enrollment targets, and key timeline milestones.
COMPLETED
100 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2017-11-18
2019-09-01
Brief Summary
Review the sponsor-provided synopsis that highlights what the study is about and why it is being conducted.
Losing hair is not usually health threatening; it can scar a young child's vulnerable self-esteem by causing immense psychological and emotional stress, not only to the patient, but also to the concerned parents and siblings; so the cause of hair loss should be diagnosed and treated early to overcome the resulting problems.
Related Clinical Trials
Explore similar clinical trials based on study characteristics and research focus.
Cryotherapy Versus Steroids In Alopecia Areata:Trichoscopic Evaluation
NCT03473600
Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser as a Mono- or Adjuvant Therapy for Alopecia Areata
NCT04003376
New Treatment of Alopecia Areata
NCT05594316
Topical Calcipotriol Versus Narrowband Ultraviolet B in Treatment of Alopecia Areata
NCT03847441
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosing Androgenetic Alopecia: A Training and Validation Study
NCT07294313
Detailed Description
Dive into the extended narrative that explains the scientific background, objectives, and procedures in greater depth.
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye.
Trichoscopy allows visualization of hair shafts at high magnification and performing measurements, such as hair shaft thickness, without the need of removing hair for diagnostic purposes. It also allows in vivo visualization of the epidermal portion of hair follicles and perifollicular epidermis.
The advantages of trichoscopy in evaluating hair loss in children are numerous, as it is a fast in-office technique , non-invasive, inexpensive, and painless , and therefore it will be accepted by children and their parents.
Tinea capitis and alopecia areata are considered to be the most common causes of hairless patches of the scalp in pediatrics. Tinea capitis especially non-scaly type may have the same clinical appearance of alopecia areata, so trichoscopy has recently become a useful diagnostic tool for alopecia areata and tinea capitis, especially in doubtful cases as lab investigations like fungal culture or biopsy may take several weeks.
Conditions
See the medical conditions and disease areas that this research is targeting or investigating.
Study Design
Understand how the trial is structured, including allocation methods, masking strategies, primary purpose, and other design elements.
CASE_ONLY
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
Review each arm or cohort in the study, along with the interventions and objectives associated with them.
children with Alopecia Areata
Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye Structures which may be visualized by trichoscopy include hair shafts of different types, the number of hairs in one pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle openings (dots), the peri and interfollicular areas and the vasculature.
children with tinea capitis
Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye Structures which may be visualized by trichoscopy include hair shafts of different types, the number of hairs in one pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle openings (dots), the peri and interfollicular areas and the vasculature.
children with trichotillomania
Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye Structures which may be visualized by trichoscopy include hair shafts of different types, the number of hairs in one pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle openings (dots), the peri and interfollicular areas and the vasculature.
children with tractional alopecia
Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye Structures which may be visualized by trichoscopy include hair shafts of different types, the number of hairs in one pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle openings (dots), the peri and interfollicular areas and the vasculature.
Interventions
Learn about the drugs, procedures, or behavioral strategies being tested and how they are applied within this trial.
Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy (hair and scalp dermoscopy) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that allows the recognition of morphologic structures not visible by the naked eye Structures which may be visualized by trichoscopy include hair shafts of different types, the number of hairs in one pilosebaceous unit, hair follicle openings (dots), the peri and interfollicular areas and the vasculature.
Eligibility Criteria
Check the participation requirements, including inclusion and exclusion rules, age limits, and whether healthy volunteers are accepted.
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
2. uncooperative children.
3. patients with active secondary bacterial infection in the alopecic patch.
4. patients with any concomitant dermatological diseases.
5. history of using any topical(1 month) or systemic treatment (3 month) for tinea capitis or alopecia areata prior to the study,
6. cicatricial alopecia.
3 Years
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
Meet the organizations funding or collaborating on the study and learn about their roles.
Assiut University
OTHER
Responsible Party
Identify the individual or organization who holds primary responsibility for the study information submitted to regulators.
Aya Mohamed
Principle Investigator
Locations
Explore where the study is taking place and check the recruitment status at each participating site.
Assiut Universuty
Asyut, , Egypt
Countries
Review the countries where the study has at least one active or historical site.
References
Explore related publications, articles, or registry entries linked to this study.
Lencastre A, Tosti A. Role of trichoscopy in children's scalp and hair disorders. Pediatr Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;30(6):674-82. doi: 10.1111/pde.12173. Epub 2013 Aug 13.
Miteva M, Tosti A. Hair and scalp dermatoscopy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Nov;67(5):1040-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.02.013. Epub 2012 Mar 8.
Sarifakioglu E, Yilmaz AE, Gorpelioglu C, Orun E. Prevalence of scalp disorders and hair loss in children. Cutis. 2012 Nov;90(5):225-9.
Rakowska A. Trichoscopy (hair and scalp videodermoscopy) in the healthy female. Method standardization and norms for measurable parameters. J Dermatol Case Rep. 2009 Apr 5;3(1):14-9. doi: 10.3315/jdcr.2008.1021.
Hillmann K, Blume-Peytavi U. Diagnosis of hair disorders. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2009 Mar;28(1):33-8. doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2008.12.005.
Other Identifiers
Review additional registry numbers or institutional identifiers associated with this trial.
ROTIDDOFNCAIC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
More Related Trials
Additional clinical trials that may be relevant based on similarity analysis.