What is scarring alopecia?
Scarring alopecia refers to a group of hair loss disorders where inflammation destroys the hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue.
It often presents with redness, scaling, and discomfort, and once the follicle is scarred, hair loss is usually permanent.
Red light therapy may offer anti-inflammatory benefits in early or pre-scarring stages, but it cannot reverse scarring once follicular structures are lost.
Related terms
Diffuse Thinning
Clinical Applications
Diffuse thinning refers to uniform hair loss across the entire scalp rather than in defined patches or regions.
Ketoconazole
Clinical Applications
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication commonly found in medicated shampoos.
Dermatitis
Clinical Applications
Dermatitis is a general term for inflammation of the skin, which can include the scalp and often results in itching, redness, and irritation.
Intradermal Injections
Clinical Applications
Intradermal injections are a delivery method where substances are injected into the dermal layer.
