CCCA can also result from too much tension on hair follicles from braids, weaves or extensions. But some research suggests that CCCA might be hereditary. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE): CCLE describes skin problems caused by lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease.
Treatments for CCCA
Minoxidil might help stimulate hair growth from follicles that are not scarred from CCCA. You must take a medication that gets rid of inflammation, along with Minoxidil, to stop hair loss.
Yes, in this condition, the hair follicles are destroyed and turned into scar tissue. Lichen Planopilaris is a slowly progressive condition, which means that the areas of the scalp that are affected by the condition will slowly increase over time.
While these types of alopecia can be managed and their progression can be slowed, there is no cure available. Similarly, treatments to restore hair loss to areas of the scalp affected by scarring are limited.
Topical Minoxidil solution or foam
Applying 2% or 5% minoxidil solution/foam to the affected areas on the scalp twice daily may stimulate hair growth. Continue treatment until you are happy with the growth and, as long as the traction has been stopped, the minoxidil can be discontinued.
Testing for vitamin D deficiency should be considered in patients with alopecia due to its high prevalence. While supplementation is controversial, we recommend giving cholecalciferol 50,000 IU once weekly for 12 weeks followed by 2,000 IU daily.
Can CCCA be reversed? You may be able to reverse (or grow some hair) if you treat CCCA early before hair follicles develop scars. Once a hair follicle scars completely, treatment to regrow hair becomes difficult and hair loss is more likely to be permanent.
So dead hair follicles can look like a smooth, bald patch of skin or like a scar. A trichologist may be able to get a better view of your follicles by using a microscope or other trichological tools.
Indeed, CCCA itch is often accompanied by burning, tenderness and/or pricking sensations1,2 that appear to correspond to sensations accompanying cowhage-induced itch. Cowhage spicules elicit itch by stimulating protease-activated receptor (PAR)-2 in the skin.
Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures in skin that form hair. While hair can be lost from any part of the body, alopecia areata usually affects the head and face.
Foods rich in lycopene such as tomatoes, watermelons, carrots, and mangoes naturally block DHT production. Biotin-rich foods like berries, liver, legumes, oily fish, and bananas condition the skin and scalp creating an overall healthy environment for strong hair.
Generally speaking, it's never too late to fix traction alopecia. The condition can be treated at any point – whether you're in the early stages or a more advanced phase.
This form of hair loss looks like scarred skin surface where your hair used to be. The surface of the skin will look less or more pigmented, shiny, and smooth. And of course completely bald.
Various hairstyling practices have been studied as potentially causing CCCA, but none has been definitively linked to the condition. A combination of factors such as infections (bacterial and fungal), genetics, autoimmune disease, and other unknown factors may play a role in this disease.
Creams, lotions, shampoos or ointments that control inflammation. Your health care provider might prescribe a prescription-strength corticosteroid you apply to the scalp or other affected area. These include hydrocortisone, fluocinolone (Capex, Synalar), clobetasol (Clobex, Temovate) and desonide (Desowen, Desonate).
These results support previous findings showing hair regrowth with topical metformin in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. Metformin's potential to reduce fibrosis and inflammation may explain its therapeutic effects in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and other fibrotic hair loss disorders.
Fortunately, treatments can help regrow hair. Alopecia areata can be triggered by environmental factors like stress, injury, or illness.