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GlossaryScarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Hair Loss)

inflammation destroys hair follicles, replacing them with scar tissue

Scarring Alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is a group of hair loss disorders where inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue, leading to permanent hair loss. This condition can be caused by various factors, including autoimmune diseases, infections, or physical trauma, and often requires a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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research Patterns of Noncicatricial Alopecia in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

July 2023 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal”

Trichoscopy helps diagnose and manage hair and scalp disorders in children.

research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

34 citations, December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.

research Classification of Hair Diseases

April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.

research Prednisolone

November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly”

A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.

research A Case Report of Graham-Little–Piccardi–Lassueur Syndrome

July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry”

A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.

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Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.