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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 Clinical Case of Scarring Alopecia: Pseudopelade of Brocq

September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine”

Early diagnosis and treatment stopped hair loss and improved the condition.

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.

research A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia

27 citations , September 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Hair transplantation may work for some types of scarring alopecia, but results vary and more research is needed.

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.

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.

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

nkrata 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.