{"id":119,"date":"2024-05-31T15:03:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T13:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elinjertocapilar.com\/en\/?p=119"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:46:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T14:46:13","slug":"is-there-treatment-for-cicatricial-alopecia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elinjertocapilar.com\/en\/is-there-treatment-for-cicatricial-alopecia\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there treatment for cicatricial alopecia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scarring alopecia<\/strong> is a hair disorder that damages hair follicles<\/strong> and sebaceous\u2014pilosebaceous\u2014glands, converting the hair follicle growth area into dead, scarred tissue. Among the groups of female<\/a> and male alopecia, it has a lower incidence rate, although around 5% of affected individuals suffer from this condition, causing concern due to the permanent baldness it induces.<\/p>\n

In Spain, the number of detected cases in both men and women is similar and spans a wide range of ages. Given that this hair disorder<\/strong> is caused by various factors, the data is understandable. It affects both males and females, from newborns to the elderly.<\/p>\n

Causes of scarring alopecia<\/h2>\n

The causes<\/strong> that lead to the disorder are varied<\/strong> but can be grouped with a common origin into two categories. Thus, we discover that there are scarring alopecias caused by the breaking of the hair follicle due to direct trauma or injury, and others result from external processes that progress to destroy the hair follicle mass.<\/p>\n

The first group of scarring alopecias<\/strong> includes all disorders caused by injuries<\/a>, infections<\/a>, and traumas<\/a> on parts of the head where hair follicles are present, and therefore root and hair bulb areas where healthy hair grows. Any process that acts on the follicular mass with traumas, wounds, stitches, scalp manipulation, etc., can cause scarring and permanent destruction of hair growth.<\/p>\n

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The second group of scarring alopecias<\/strong> encompasses diseases and ailments that initially do not affect the hair but, ultimately, when they progress, lead to permanent hair loss<\/strong>. This second group of scarring alopecias is characterized by the destruction of sebaceous glands and stem cells dedicated to producing hair follicles and new hair. One of the reasons why stem cell treatment for hair and alopecia<\/a> is being studied is to promote and regrow hair or, at least, strengthen existing hair.<\/p>\n

Hereditary, infectious, viral diseases, and disorders affecting the scalp skin are some examples of scarring alopecia caused by scar tissue.<\/p>\n

Below, we indicate how this type of scarring alopecia is classified.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Groups <\/strong> according to patient symptomatology.<\/p>\n