Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a subtype of lichen planopilaris in African descent?
Abstract Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a lymphocytic scarring alopecia that predominantly affects middle-aged women of African descent. Despite its prevalence and impact, the disease remains underdiagnosed and understudied. Recent theories suggest that CCCA may be a subtype of lichen planopilaris occurring within a specific racial group, given their near-identical clinical and histological characteristics. This review article explores the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, trichoscopy, histology, and management of CCCA, emphasizing the similarities and differences between these two entities.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Permanyer Publications
2024
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2795-50012024000300149 |
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