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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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      November 2006 in “Reactions Weekly”
      A woman's hair grew back after she stopped taking the Parkinson's disease medication pramipexole.
      Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

      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.

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      8 citations , October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
      Classification of Hair Diseases

      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.
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      in Treatment  20 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.