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GlossaryPseudopelade of Brocq

rare scarring alopecia causing small, irregular hair loss patches

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a rare, chronic form of scarring alopecia characterized by small, irregularly shaped patches of hair loss that often resemble footprints in the snow. Unlike other types of alopecia, it typically progresses slowly and the cause is unknown, making it challenging to treat effectively.

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research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia

39 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.

research Pseudopelade of Brocq in Beard Area

24 citations , May 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Pseudopelade can affect both the scalp and beard, causing hair loss.

research Pseudopelade: An Inherited Alopecia

19 citations , October 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Pseudopelade is a rare inherited hair loss condition with a genetic cause.

research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Clinico-Therapeutic Challenge

1 citations , January 2014 in “Health Renaissance”

Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.

research Clinical Case of Scarring Alopecia: Pseudopelade of Brocq

September 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology”

Early diagnosis and treatment can stop hair loss and prevent scalp damage in pseudopelade of Brocq.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.