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Scarring Alopecia

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Scarring AlopeciaDiagnosisInflammation
Lichen Planopilaris: The Scarring Alopecia Most Dermatologists Miss
Lichen planopilaris is a primary scarring alopecia that destroys follicles permanently. Early diagnosis is the only opportunity to preserve hair, but symptoms are often misattributed.
Apr 1, 2026·5 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen, MD, PhD
Scarring AlopeciaFemale Pattern Hair LossResearch
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: The Mysterious Epidemic Affecting Postmenopausal Women
Frontal fibrosing alopecia was a rare diagnosis until the 1990s. Now it affects an estimated 1 to 2% of postmenopausal women, and we still don't know exactly why.
Mar 27, 2026·5 months ago·Liam Foster, MSc
DiagnosisResearchScarring Alopecia
Trichoscopy: The Diagnostic Tool That Should Be Standard in Every Hair Consultation
A handheld dermatoscope and three minutes is enough to distinguish androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, scarring alopecias, and telogen effluvium. Many consultations still rely on visual inspection alone.
Feb 24, 2026·6 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen, MD, PhD
Scarring AlopeciaCosmeticDiagnosis
Traction Alopecia: Prevention Matters Because Treatment Doesn't Work Well
Traction alopecia from tight hairstyles is one of the few common forms of hair loss that's almost entirely preventable. Once established, treatment options are limited.
Nov 3, 2025·10 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen, MD, PhD
Scarring AlopeciaDiagnosisFemale Pattern Hair Loss
Hair Loss Patterns in African Descent: CCCA and Distinct Considerations
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia is the most common scarring alopecia in women of African descent. It's underdiagnosed and treatment opportunities are time-limited.
Oct 22, 2025·10 months ago·Liam Foster, MSc

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Scarring Alopecia

Lichen Planopilaris: The Scarring Alopecia Most Dermatologists Miss

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: The Mysterious Epidemic Affecting Postmenopausal Women

Trichoscopy: The Diagnostic Tool That Should Be Standard in Every Hair Consultation

Traction Alopecia: Prevention Matters Because Treatment Doesn't Work Well

Hair Loss Patterns in African Descent: CCCA and Distinct Considerations