Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia)

Permanent Hair Loss: Yes.

Characteristics: Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia) is a common and permanent type of hair loss. Scarring Alopecia occurs when the hair follicle gets inflamed. This can happen for a variety of reasons but all results in damages and scars the hair follicle, which prevents new hair growth. The cause of Cicatricial Alopecia has not yet been discovered.

Duration: Permanent.

Cause & Cure: Neither a direct cause nor cure for Scarring Alopecia has yet been discovered.

• Alopecia Areata
• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Involutional Alopecia
• Menopause
• Postpartum Care
• Ringworm of the scalp (Tinea Capitis)
• Scarring Alopecia (Cicatricial Alopecia)
• Telogen Effluvium
• Traction Alopecia
• Other Hair Loss Types

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