Beyond The Hot Comb: Updates In Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, And Treatment Of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia From 2011 To 2021

A new plant-based treatment was effective for hair regrowth in women with a specific type of hair loss that didn't respond to usual treatments.

The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.

Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.

Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.

Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can promote new hair growth and increase hair density, but its effectiveness varies depending on the type of hair loss.

Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe hair loss in African American women.

Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.

Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.

The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.

Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.

Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.

Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.

Female Pattern Hair Loss affects women's self-esteem and needs more research for better treatment.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are good for diagnosing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and help customize treatment.

Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.

Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.

Elastin staining helps assess late-stage scarring alopecia but is not definitive, and clinical diagnosis is still crucial.

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.

Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.

Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.

Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.

Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.

Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.

African Americans have less hair density than whites.