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    GlossaryScarring Alopecia (Primary Cicatricial Alopecia)

    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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      The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      research The Pathogenesis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      150 citations, October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology”
      The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
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      Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

      65 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

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