Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Clinical Features and Management

Elizabeth K. Ross, MD

Dermatology Nursing. 2007;19(2):137-143.

Surgical Correction of Burnt-Out Cicatricial Alopecia

In patients who have cosmetically bothersome, burnt-out disease which may be defined as asymptomatic, clinically inactive, stable hair loss for 2 years hair transplantation and/or scalp reduction is a therapeutic option. The choice of the surgical approach is best done by the surgeon who will explain the pros and cons of the options to the patient.

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Abstract and Introduction
Lichen Planopilaris
Pseudopelade of Brocq
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Folliculitis Decalvans
Acne Keloidalis
Surgical Correction of Burnt-Out Cicatricial Alopecia
Nurses' Role in Management
References

Proposed Working Classification of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia
Lymphocytic Lichen planopilaris Lichen planopilaris Frontal fibrosing alopecia Graham-Little syndrome Classic pseudopelade (Brocq) Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (discoid lupus erythematosus) Alopecia mucinosa Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans Neutrophilic Folliculitis decalvans Dissecting cellulitis/folliculitis (perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens) Mixed Folliculitis (acne) keloidalis Folliculitis (acne) necrotica Erosive pustular dermatosis Nonspecific (End Stage)

Note: Entities discussed are shown in italics.
Source: Adapted from Olsen et al., 2003.

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