Cicatricial alopecia secondary to neglected favus in a young Kashmiri female: An uncommon occurrence with clinical-dermoscopic correlation

This document describes a rare case of cicatricial alopecia in a young Kashmiri woman, resulting from neglected favus, a type of tinea capitis. Favus is a fungal infection affecting the hair and scalp, more commonly seen in children than adults, and is endemic to the Kashmir valley in India. The case highlights the clinical and dermoscopic correlation of this uncommon occurrence in adults, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent scarring alopecia.