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
Cicatricial Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Cicatricial alopecia refers to a group of rare hair loss disorders that cause permanent destruction of hair follicles through inflammation and subsequent scarring.
Alopecia Areata
Clinical Applications
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.
Lichen Planopilaris
Clinical Applications
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that results in scarring alopecia.
Copper Peptides
Clinical Applications
Copper peptides are naturally occurring complexes of copper and amino acids that promote healing, reduce inflammation, and support hair follicle function.
