Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a type of scarring alopecia (hair loss) that causes patches of hair loss that start on the top of the head and spread outward. It is a common ...

This form of primary cicatricial alopecia is seen mainly in African-American women. Former names for the condition are hot-comb alopecia, follicular degeneration syndrome, and pseudopelade in ...

The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and ...

The most-read alopecia articles include topics on Janus kinase inhibitors, new therapeutic strategies, health-related quality of life measurements, potential links to the COVID-19 vaccine, and ...

This year’s top alopecia articles include an FDA approval and a study of an oral contraceptive’s role in the disease. Content regarding minoxidil and metformin followed. Major strides have ...