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GlossaryCentral Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCS)

scarring hair loss starting at the scalp's crown, common in African American women

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a type of scarring hair loss that typically starts at the crown of the scalp and spreads outward in a circular pattern. It is most commonly seen in African American women and can lead to permanent hair loss due to the destruction of hair follicles and subsequent scarring.

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research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (CCS)—A Rare Case Report

17 citations , January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH”

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, non-inherited condition causing various symptoms like polyps, hair loss, and weight loss.

research Wnt1a Maintains Characteristics of Dermal Papilla Cells That Induce Mouse Hair Regeneration in a 3D Preculture System

23 citations , June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”

Wnt1a helps keep cells that can grow hair effective for potential hair loss treatments.

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Associated with Serrated Adenoma and Malignant Polyp: A Case Report and Literature Review of 13 Cases in Korea

research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Associated with Serrated Adenoma and Malignant Polyp: A Case Report and Literature Review of 13 Cases in Korea

21 citations , January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy”

First Korean case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with colon cancer and serrated adenoma.

research Spontaneous Improvement of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a Postpartum Female

19 citations , May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences”

A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.

Histopathological Insights Into Hair Loss in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Diffuse Anagen-Telogen Conversion Precedes Clinical Hair Loss Progression

research Histopathological Insights Into Hair Loss in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Diffuse Anagen-Telogen Conversion Precedes Clinical Hair Loss Progression

16 citations , May 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.

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community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 8 months ago

DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.