Scalp hair loss in scleroderma / en coup de sabre
Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is an immune-driven condition that makes the skin and nearby tissues thicken and harden. When it appears as a narrow,…
Tag: Scarring Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): background and latest understanding
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a primary scarring (cicatricial) alopecia that typically presents with progressive recession of the frontal and temporoparietal hairline and frequent eyebrow loss.…
Physical Injury Induced Alopecia: An Overview on Hair Loss after Burns, Frostbite and Prolonged Pressure
Hair looks deceptively tough, yet each shaft emerges from a remarkably delicate “mini‑organ” embedded in the skin. Humans are born with a set number of…
Eosinophilic Folliculitis: Inflamed Hair Follicles
Introduction: Eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) is an inflammatory dermatosis characterized by recurrent, intensely pruritic papules and pustules centered on hair follicles, accompanied histologically by prominent eosinophil…
Scarring Alopecia: Pseudopelade of Brocq Overview
Pseudopelade of Brocq, often referred to simply as “pseudopelade,” is an uncommon and somewhat enigmatic form of scarring (cicatricial) alopecia primarily affecting the scalp. First…
Understanding the “Lonely Hair Sign” in Scarring Alopecias
Hair loss encompasses a vast array of conditions, each with unique clinical presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and therapeutic challenges. Within the domain of scarring (cicatricial) alopecias,…
Scarring Alopecia: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans
Introduction: Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans (KFSD), also referred to as Keratosis pilaris decalvans, is a rare genodermatosis characterized by progressive follicular keratosis, leading to scarring…
Uneven Hairlines: Causes, Treatment, and Management
Introduction: An uneven hairline refers to a condition where the hairline lacks symmetry across the forehead or scalp, giving a visually unbalanced appearance. Hairlines naturally…
Why Does Hair Follicle Tissue Destruction Not Occur in Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune condition targeting hair follicles, presents an intriguing deviation from this typical pattern of autoimmune tissue destruction. Unlike other autoimmune diseases,…