Differentiating Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia And Androgenetic Alopecia In African American Men: Report Of Three Cases
June 2012
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TLDR The document concludes that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) should be considered in African American men with vertex hair loss and scalp symptoms, and that prompt diagnosis and treatment can slow disease progression.
This document discusses three cases of African American men with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring hair loss condition that is more commonly seen in African American women. The authors describe the clinical presentation, histological findings, and treatment regimens for these cases. They emphasize that CCCA should be considered in the differential diagnosis for male patients with vertex hair loss accompanied by scalp symptoms. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help slow or halt disease progression. The document also provides information on the histopathology, clinical features, and treatment options for CCCA and androgenetic alopecia (AGA). It highlights the importance of biopsy confirmation and a thorough medical history in evaluating patients with hair loss.
