Sebaceous Gland Loss and Inflammation in Scarring Alopecia: A Potential Role in Pathogenesis

    June 2011 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Tariq Al-Zaid, Stefan G. Vanderweil, Artur Zembowicz, Stephen Lyle
    Studysummary This study demonstrates that sebaceous gland loss is a common early feature in primary scarring alopecia and suggests that inflammation of sebaceous glands or ducts may contribute to follicular damage.
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