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    GlossaryCentral Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (Hot Comb Alopecia)

    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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      Using hot combs can cause permanent hair loss on the scalp's crown.

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