Cicatricial Alopecias

May 2017 in “ InTech eBooks ”

Ibrahim Halil Yavuz, Göknur Özaydın Yavuz, Serap Gunes Bilgili

Primary Cicatricial Alopecias PCA lichen planopilaris discoid lupus erythematosus folliculitis decalvans corticosteroids immunomodulatory drugs pseudopelade of Brocq central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia CCCA alopecia mucinosa keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans KFSD scarring alopecia cicatricial alopecia steroids immunosuppressants

TLDR Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.

The document from 2017 provides an overview of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias (PCA), a group of disorders causing irreversible hair loss due to scarring from inflammation. It details the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of various PCAs, including lymphocytic types like lichen planopilaris and discoid lupus erythematosus, and neutrophilic types like folliculitis decalvans. Treatments range from corticosteroids to immunomodulatory drugs, with variable effectiveness. The document also describes other forms of cicatricial alopecia, such as classic pseudopelade of Brocq, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), alopecia mucinosa, keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD), and acne-related conditions. It notes the challenges in treatment, as many patients do not respond well and may relapse, underscoring the need for accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management.

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