title: Triangular temporal alopecia: a rare case in adulthood.
abstract: Triangular temporal alopecia (TTA) is an asymptomatic, circumscribed, non-scarring form of alopecia that affects the temporal scalp. Although TTA is most often seen between ages two and nine, the condition has rarely been described in adults. If unrecognized, adulthood TTA can be misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary steroid treatment. This case report describes TTA in an adult woman who had no prior history of alopecia. It also reviews the existing TTA literature, describing the diagnosis and management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Kansas University Medical Center.
authors.forename: Simran
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jutla
authors.forename: Vikas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rajpara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis*