Patch Test Positive Results in Patients with Biopsy-Proven Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

June 2024 in “ Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Rami H. Mahmoud, Aderonke Obayomi, Deborah A. Lin, Katlein França, Mariya Miteva

central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia CCCA patch test allergens biopsy

TLDR Allergens might contribute to CCCA, so avoiding them could help manage the condition.

The study investigates patch test results in patients with biopsy-proven central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA). The findings suggest that certain allergens may play a role in CCCA, as patients showed positive reactions to specific substances during patch testing. This highlights the potential for allergic reactions to contribute to the pathogenesis of CCCA, suggesting that identifying and avoiding these allergens could be beneficial in managing the condition. The study emphasizes the importance of considering allergic factors in the treatment and understanding of CCCA.

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