TLDR The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
The retrospective chart review study examined 69 patients with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA), finding that the condition primarily affected adult women of African descent, with a mean age at onset of 38.2 years and presentation at 42.4 years. The study revealed that all patients with available hair care data had used traumatic hair care practices, and 56% of subjects with available data had a positive family history of hair loss. The most common concurrent diagnosis was seborrheic dermatitis. The study highlighted the need for earlier detection and diagnosis of CCCA, as patients often presented years after onset. It suggested that CCCA is likely multifactorial, involving hair care practices, genetic predisposition, and structural factors specific to black hair. However, the study was limited by its retrospective design and potential selection bias, and it called for further research to clarify the associations with CCCA.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Some women with common hair loss may develop permanent hair loss.
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
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November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
May 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Some factors like thyroid disease, diabetes treatment, hair dryers, natural hairstyles, and scalp conditions can affect the treatment results for a hair loss condition called CCCA.
