Temporal triangular alopecia: A rare entity

Abstract

Congenital triangular alopecia (CTA) presents as a localized nonscarring patch of alopecia. It is likely to be confused with alopecia areata. The case is being reported to increase awareness and familiarize clinicians about this rare condition of CTA which closely mimics alopecia areata and also to prevent indiscriminate use of both topical and systemic steroids.

Keywords

• congenital triangular alopecia
• nonscarring alopecia
• temporal triangular alopecia