An Epidemiological Study of 97 Cases of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in Iran

    June 2015 in “ Dermatology Reports ”
    Akram Beheshtiroy, Fatemeh Hajmanoochehri, Fahim Hossienghamar
    TLDR Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.
    This study examined 97 cases of primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA) in Iran, finding a higher prevalence in middle-aged women (63.9%). Discoid lupus erythematous (DLE) was the most common histological type, also at 63.9%. There was no significant relationship between PCA types and variables such as job type, clinical findings, or sex. Lymphocytic PCA was more common in women, while neutrophilic PCA was more common in men. Common symptoms included itching, scalp tenderness, and ulceration. The study emphasized the need for further research to better understand PCA pathogenesis.
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