Getting to Know and Deal
with Scarring Alopecia.

Scarring Alopecia is an uncommon group of scalp disorders that can cause permanent hair loss due to an autoimmune condition. Some people might address it as 'Cicatrical Alopecia'. The condition causes inflammation to the hair follicles under the scalp resulting in scarring of your scalp tissues. Most people probably won't notice the problem until the situation worsens.

Most forms of this Alopecia starts with small patches of hair loss that can expand through time. In some cases, you can suffer from

• Severe itching
• Burning sensation on that particular area
• Pain

Usually the problem will get worse if you do not do anything about it. Dealing with this condition in the soonest possible manner should be your top priority!

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Types of Scarring Alopecia

There are two types of Cicatrical Alopecia. The first type is known as Primary Cicatrical Alopecia where it is classified when a condition you are having causes direct inflammation to your hair follicles.

Secondary Cicatrical Alopecia mostly refers to external cause that does not directly affects hair follicle inflammation. Some examples are

Radiation Burns Infections Tumors What is more common is the primary type, so let's us focus on its sub types. Primary Cicatrical Alopecia itself is divided into 3 sub categories which are Lymphocytic Neutrophilic Mixed Alopecias I will briefly explain each of the categories and the diseases related to them.

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Lymphocytic Cicatrical Alopecia

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells in your immune system. They are a group of cells that protects your body and works as your line of defense in repelling infections and illnesses. When your immune system goes wrong, lymphocytes can attack the very thing it is trying to defend, your own body. Some of the autoimmune problems are

• Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) or Lupus Hair Loss
• Lichen Planopilaris
• Pseudopelade of Brocq
• Alopecia Mucinosa

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Neutrophilic Cicatrical Alopecia

Neutrophils, are the most abundant type of white blood cells in your body and form an integral part of the immune system. They are the predominant cells in, accounting for its whitish/yellowish appearance. Neutrophils react within an hour of tissue injury and are the hallmark of acute inflammation. The two main types of diseases it can cause are

• Folliculitis Decalvans
• Dissecting Cellulitis

Click on the above link to learn more about this condition.

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Mixed Cicatrical Alopecia

Mixed Cicatrical Alopecia refers to non-specific conditions that causes hair follicle inflammation such as

• Acne Keloidalis
• Acne Necrotica
• Erosive Pustular Dermatosis

Click on the above condition to learn more in detail.

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Scarring Alopecia is a serious condition as it can cause scarring to your scalp tissue which leads to permanent hair loss. If you have a family background with these problems, do a regular check up on your scalp from time to time.

If you notice any irregularities in your scalp such as the situations as described above, seek medical advise as soon as possible. Since it's impossible to reverse the damage, treating early will prevent the chances of permanent hair loss.

Maintaining a proper diet and managing stress can help reduce the chances of reoccurrence.

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