This image may be difficult to view, but the reality is harder to ignore. When she finally removed the lace wig after a few weeks, the damage was already done. Red, inflamed skin along her hairline. Tiny blisters where the glue had been. And at just 8 years old, she was already showing the early signs of traction alopecia hair loss that, if left untreated, could become permanent. This isn't an isolated case. It's happening to children across the country, and the science tells

Hair loss (alopecia) in children can be emotionally distressing for both the affected child and their caregivers. Unlike adult-pattern baldness, which is primarily genetic and hormonal, pediatric hair loss often stems from different underlying causes that are frequently treatable with proper medical intervention. This comprehensive guide examines the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and current treatment options for the most common forms o