research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a subtype of lichen planopilaris in African descent?
CCCA and LPP may be related hair loss conditions influenced by genetics and environment, needing early treatment.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research An unusual variant of granulomatous adnexotropic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
A rare type of skin lymphoma was identified, affecting hair follicles and sweat glands.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: Is it always confined to fronto-temporal region?
Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
research Optical coherence tomography-assisted diagnosis of follicular keratosis of the chin
OCT can non-invasively diagnose follicular keratosis and other hair follicle disorders.
research Targetoid Polycyclic Concentric Hair Regrowth Pattern Is a Sign of Immunological Recovery in Alopecia Areata
A targetoid hair regrowth pattern indicates recovery in alopecia areata.
research A Rare Case of Facial Trichofolliculoma
A rare skin bump with tiny hairs was successfully removed from a man's face.
research Enlarging alopecic patch in an African American woman with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case of concomitant tinea incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research 551 Combining Laser Capture Microdissection and RNAseq Analysis to Generate a Human Anagen Hair Follicle Transcriptome Atlas
Researchers made a detailed map of gene activity for different parts of human hair follicles to help create targeted hair disorder treatments.
research Bitemporal alopecia: A unique pattern variant of alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
research Line‐field confocal optical coherence tomography in alopecia areata and histopathological correlation
LC-OCT is a useful noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata.
research Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a histopathologic pitfall when evaluating alopecia in the post‐pubertal patient
A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
research Progressive and destructive hair follicle infections in a murine cutaneous anthrax model
Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.
research A Unique Case of Pili Multigemini Complicated by Folliculitis: Unveiling the Intricacies of a Rare Hair-Follicle Disorder
A rare hair disorder with multiple hairs from one follicle was found on a patient's abdomen.
research Single-cell sequencing combined with spatial transcriptomics reveals the characteristics of follicle-targeted inflammation patterns in primary cicatricial alopecia
Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in the Adolescent Population: An Overview of Available Literature
CCCA affects adolescents too, with genetic and environmental links, requiring careful diagnosis.
research Pili trianguli et canaliculi as a phenotypic subtype in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A scanning electron microscopy study
Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
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 Dissecting folliculitis (dissecting cellulitis) of the scalp: a 66‐patient case series and proposal of classification
Researchers found that dissecting folliculitis of the scalp is linked to obesity, severity increases with duration and number of nodules, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA causes progressive hair loss in Black women, starting from a central scalp patch.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis
Proper antifungal treatment is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent scarring alopecia.
research From Misdiagnosis to Targeted Therapy: A Case Report of Folliculitis Decalvans and Lichen Planopilaris Phenotypic Spectrum
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of similar hair loss conditions.
research 555 Dermal single-cell atlas: a novel tool to explore fibroblast heterogeneity
A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.
research 712 Using scanning electron microscopy to elucidate the role of hair shaft malformation in the pathogenesis of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair shaft malformation contributes to Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: retrospective case-control study of 54 patients from a tertiary care center
CCCA mainly affects Black women and is linked to high-tension hairstyles, heating tools, chemical relaxants, and genetics.
research Dermatoscopic features of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Researchers found a white halo around hair in most patients with a specific type of hair loss, which helps in early diagnosis and treatment.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia – an approach to diagnosis and management
Diagnose and manage CCCA with thorough history, exams, and labs; treat with anti-inflammatory agents, stress reduction, and stopping harmful hair practices.
research Multicentric calcified trichilemmal cysts with alopecia universalis affecting siblings
Two sisters had rare, widespread cysts and complete hair loss, suggesting a genetic link.
research Tinea Capitis with Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis
Trichoscopy helped correctly diagnose and treat a scalp and eyebrow fungal infection.
research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.