research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Unraveling the Complexities of a Scarring Hair Disorder
CCCA is a scarring hair disorder mainly affecting people of African descent, needing better awareness and treatment.
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research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
CCCA is a common hair loss condition in African American women, often inherited and influenced by hairstyling, with unique scalp features detectable by special tools.
research 848 Genes Implicated in Lipid and Metabolic Regulation Downregulated in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) Under the Scope: Histological Similarities Between CCCA and Lichen Planopilaris
CCCA and lichen planopilaris have similar histological features, making them hard to distinguish.
research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.
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5 / 15 resultscommunity Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Hair Loss & Lipids: Why you have sebderm, folliculitis, LPP, inflammation, etc...
Excess sebum rich in cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to hair loss through inflammation, with treatments like Ciclopirox shampoo, Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo, and Clindamycin gel recommended for managing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. Pioglitazone is suggested for Lichen Planopilaris, while Omega-3s and reducing processed foods may improve sebum quality, though genetic factors play a significant role.
community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration
A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.
community Verteporfin with Microneedling (3mm-3.5mm): Bald to Full Head of Hair? Theory
The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hair loss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about the optimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of the new follicles.