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[Scarring alopecias].
Ther Umsch. 2002 May; 59(5):243-50.TU

Abstract

The irreversibility and the possible important cosmetic consequences of scarring alopecia demand special diagnostic attention in order to promptly attain a precise diagnosis and specific treatment. Scarring alopecias are either due to permanent damage to essential parts of the hair follicle or destruction of the entire hair follicle. They are classified into the categories of primary scarring alopecias, where the hair follicle is the primary target of destruction, and secondary scarring alopecias, where the follicular damage results incidentally from events around impinging on the follicular unit. The differential diagnosis of the more common primary scarring alopecias, e.g. follicular lichen planus, chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and folliculitis decalvans, can be difficult when based only on anamnestic and clinical findings. The scalp biopsy is essential for appropriate nosologic classification and has prognostic relevance. The primary therapeutic goal is to halt progression of the irreversible process as early as possible by means of immunomodulatory, immunosuppressive or antiinfectious agents, respectively.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Zinkernagel M
Dermatologische Klinik, UniversitätsSpital Zürich.
Trüeb RM
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MeSH

AlopeciaCicatrixDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleFolliculitisHumansMalePrognosisScalp Dermatoses

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

ger

PubMed ID

12090122

Citation

Zinkernagel, M, and R M. Trüeb. "[Scarring Alopecias]." Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique, vol. 59, no. 5, 2002, pp. 243-50.
Zinkernagel M, Trüeb RM. [Scarring alopecias]. Ther Umsch. 2002;59(5):243-50.
Zinkernagel, M., & Trüeb, R. M. (2002). [Scarring alopecias]. Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique, 59(5), 243-50.
Zinkernagel M, Trüeb RM. [Scarring Alopecias]. Ther Umsch. 2002;59(5):243-50. PubMed PMID: 12090122.
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