Scarring Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
June 2012
in “
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
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scarring alopecia primary cicatricial alopecia PCA hair follicles inflammation autoimmune factors stem cell damage skin biopsy lymphocytic neutrophilic mixed types lichen planus chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus folliculitis decalvans Brocq pseudopelade corticosteroids antimalarials retinoids immunomodulators Lichen Planopilaris LPP tetracyclines finasteride dissecting folliculitis tufted folliculitis acne keloidalis nuchae acne necrotic varioliformis erosive pustular dermatosis isotretinoin antibiotics surgery laser hair removal Propecia
Studysummary This article discusses primary cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for early and precise diagnosis to effectively manage and treat these complex inflammatory hair disorders, but presents no new clinical results.
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