
Cicatricial Alopecia
Alopecia Cicatrisata
📋Overview
Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, refers to a group of rare disorders characterized by permanent hair loss due to destruction of hair follicles and their replacement by scar tissue. It is a modern term encompassing various inflammatory conditions that cause irreversible follicular damage, leading to scarring and permanent bald patches.
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