What is cicatricial alopecia?
Cicatricial alopecia refers to a group of rare hair loss disorders that cause permanent destruction of hair follicles through inflammation and subsequent scarring.
This type of alopecia is less common but more severe, often requiring early diagnosis and medical management to preserve remaining hair and minimize damage.
Although red light therapy may not reverse scarring, it can help reduce inflammation and slow the progression of cicatricial alopecia when used in conjunction with clinical treatments.
Related terms
Scarring Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Scarring alopecia involves permanent hair loss caused by follicular scarring.
Alopecia Areata
Clinical Applications
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.
Crown Thinning
Clinical Applications
Crown thinning refers to hair loss that occurs at the top rear portion of the scalp, often an early indicator of male pattern baldness.
Caffeine Topicals
Clinical Applications
Caffeine topicals are hair care products infused with caffeine, believed to stimulate hair follicles and counteract the effects of DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss.
