Association of Breast and Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

    October 2020 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Jessica B. Brown-Korsah, Fritzlaine C. Roche, Susan C. Taylor
    TLDR Patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may have a higher risk of breast and colorectal cancer.
    The study investigated the potential association between central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and the risk of breast and colorectal cancer. It was a retrospective, cross-sectional pilot study, which means it looked back at existing data to find patterns or associations. The study aimed to provide preliminary insights into whether patients with CCCA might have an increased risk of developing these types of cancer. However, as a pilot study, it was likely limited in scope and size, serving as a basis for future, more comprehensive research to confirm any findings.
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