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- Primary cicatricial alopecias are complex conditions that challenge both patients and doctors, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
- The discussion focuses on various types, including lymphocytic alopecias like pseudopelade of Brocq and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, as well as neutrophilic and mixed types such as folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis.
- This overview serves as a guide for understanding and managing these specific hair loss conditions.
Article Abstract
Primary cicatricial alopecias can be frustrating for both patients and physicians. Proper diagnosis guides more successful management of these challenging conditions. Part II will cover the remaining lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecias, which include pseudopelade of Brocq, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, alopecia mucinosa, and keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. It will also discuss the neutrophilic and mixed primary cicatricial alopecias, namely folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis, folliculitis keloidalis, folliculitis (acne) necrotica, and erosive pustular dermatosis.
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