Tag: hair follicles

  • Alopecia Cicatrisata

    Alopecia Cicatrisata Definition and Description of Alopecia Cicatrisata Alopecia Cicatrisata, also known as scarring alopecia, is a form of hair loss characterized by permanent damage to hair follicles. Unlike other types of alopecia, where hair can regrow, alopecia cicatrisata leads to irreversible damage due to inflammation and scarring of the scalp. The hair loss occurs…

  • Alopecia Circumscripta

    Alopecia Circumscripta Definition and Description of Alopecia Circumscripta Alopecia Circumscripta, commonly known as localized alopecia, is a form of hair loss characterized by one or more round or oval patches of baldness on the scalp or other areas of the body. This condition typically arises due to an autoimmune response, where the body’s immune system…