• Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol · Sep 2013

    Review

    What's new in cicatricial alopecia?

    • Sunil Dogra and Rishu Sarangal.
    • Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
    • Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2013 Sep 1; 79 (5): 576-90.

    AbstractScalp hairs complete the body self-image and patients with alopecia suffer from overt disfiguration, leading to psychosocial embarrassment and significant lack of self-esteem. Hence an early diagnosis and an aggressive treatment in the case of active hair loss are crucial in the management of scarring alopecia. This review presents a comprehensive study of newer theories in aetiopathogenesis, evolving diagnostic modalities and a step ladder approach in management of primary cicatricial alopecia.

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