Representations of Alopecia in Children's Literature

Alekhya Gurram; Fareen Momin; Md Ibrahim Tahashilder; Richard F. Wagner

doi:10.1111/pde.15999

Representations of Alopecia in Children's Literature

Alekhya Gurram, Fareen Momin, Md Ibrahim Tahashilder, Richard F. Wagner

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Abstract

Alopecia impacts children's self-esteem and emotional well-being, and early exposure to literature on health conditions can foster awareness and acceptance. This study evaluates the diversity, accessibility, and medical accuracy of children's books on alopecia, assessing their alignment with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) treatment recommendations. While these books represent various alopecia types, hair colors, and textures, they lack sufficient inclusion of healthcare providers, male protagonists, recommended treatments, and external support resources. Enhancing the medical accuracy and diversity of these books can improve clinical understanding, support networks, and overall quality of life for affected children.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Pediatric Dermatology
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.15999
State	Accepted/In press - 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

alopecia
dermatology
education
illustrated books
trichotillomania

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Dermatology

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