research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Unraveling the Complexities of a Scarring Hair Disorder
CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
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research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
research 848 Genes Implicated in Lipid and Metabolic Regulation Downregulated in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) Under the Scope: Histological Similarities Between CCCA and Lichen Planopilaris
CCCA and lichen planopilaris have similar histological features, making them hard to distinguish.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Verteporfin with Microneedling (3mm-3.5mm): Bald to Full Head of Hair? Theory
The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hair loss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about the optimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of the new follicles.
community Wanted to say that Derma rolling and Pumpkin seed oil helped my crown out.
Derma rolling, pumpkin seed oil, and daily massages helped regrow weak hairs on the crown. Nizoral shampoo and yoga also contributed to reducing scalp pain and stress.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.