Primary cicatrical alopecia

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Description Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, refers to a group of hair disorders characterized by permanent destruction of hair follicles and replacement with scar tissue. Dermoscopy is a critical tool in diagnosing and differentiating cicatricial alopecia from non-scarring types, guiding clinical management.
Author(s) Anna Waskiel Burnat · Lidia Rudnicka
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Status update May 19, 2023
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Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, refers to a group of hair disorders characterized by permanent destruction of hair follicles and replacement with scar tissue. Dermoscopy is a critical tool in diagnosing and differentiating cicatricial alopecia from non-scarring types, guiding clinical management.

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