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    Glossary Scarring 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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    1. Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia. Scarring alopecia in a pattern distribution Archives of Dermatology · 1994 · 332 citations
    2. Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia ˜The œAmerican journal of pathology · 2000 · 179 citations
    3. Hair Follicle Biology, the Sebaceous Gland, and Scarring Alopecias Archives of dermatology · 1999 · 57 citations
    4. Stem cell markers (cytokeratin 15, CD34 and nestin) in primary scarring and nonscarring alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2009 · 54 citations
    5. Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2012 · 44 citations
    6. Sebaceous gland loss and inflammation in scarring alopecia: A potential role in pathogenesis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2011 · 37 citations
    7. Scarring alopecia associated with the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor erlotinib Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2011 · 32 citations
    8. Systematic Review of Psychological Interventions for Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Scarring Alopecia Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2023 · 29 citations
    9. Follicular streamers (stelae) in scarring and non-scarring alopecia Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 2008 · 29 citations
    10. Acute ‘relaxer’-associated scarring alopecia: a report of five cases British Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 29 citations
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    Community 10 of 77

    1. Would Verteporfin potentially work for scarring alopecia? Reddit · 1 Mar 2022
    2. Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs? Reddit · 4 Oct 2020
    3. Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution Reddit · 22 Mar 2024
    4. An arthritis drug that can be used for Alopecia. Reddit · 30 Mar 2022
    5. Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs Community · 14 Jun 2026
    6. Bought a digital microscope and found some trichoscopic anomalies Reddit · 22 Sept 2026
    7. Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast Reddit · 14 Jan 2026
    8. can someone help me identify these pls Reddit · 18 Nov 2025
    9. Burning/itching sensation & terrible tenderness on scalp accompanied with heavy shedding Reddit · 3 Oct 2025
    10. 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp Reddit · 14 Aug 2025
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    1. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    2. Metformin Diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar
    3. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    4. Microneedling Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles
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