There are certain conditions that are known to most people, however, there are certain hair related problems, which are not recognised as easily. One such condition, which affects a large population, but is still relatively unknown to numerous is central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. In this article, we aim to dissect this condition and understand every facet of this condition. What is central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)? Central – beginning in the centre of the scalp Centrifugal – the hair loss is such that it radiates outwards Cicatricial – the hair follicles are scarred Alopecia – loss of hair Central Centrifugal […]

At AK Clinics, we’ve very experienced doctors that identify the causes of hair-loss and advice patients very carefully before undergoing Hair Transplant. We’ve operated many patients with different indication successfully Understanding Cicatricial Alopecia Cicatricial alopecia also known as scarring alopecia is a collection of hair loss condition leading to permanent hairloss. The criteria are: Hair loss that occurs with permanent destruction of hair follicles Often presents with inflammation arising from injury or disease Scalp lesions may also be present, initially localized, it may become diffuse in chronic presentations. With gradual scarring, scalp becomes smooth without any evidence of hair follicles. […]