Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Recent Advances in Understanding and Management

The document from 2011 reviews the pathogenesis and management of primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA), highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis using dermoscopy, a new pathological preparation technique, and direct immunofluorescence. It discusses the role of bulge stem cells, lipid metabolism dysregulation, and various other factors in PCA development. Novel therapeutic approaches, such as PPAR-y agonists, are proposed based on the understanding of these mechanisms. The document also emphasizes the potential of high-throughput screening methods for understanding PCA and developing treatments, while acknowledging the challenges in diagnosis and treatment. It does not provide specific numbers of people involved in studies, focusing instead on molecular and clinical research advancements.