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Cicatricial alopecia as a manifestation of different dermatoses.
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2006; 14(4):246-52.AD

Abstract

There are numerous dermatoses which may cause cicatricial alopecia when localized on the scalp, such as chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), lichen planus, graft-versus-host disease, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, cicatricial pemphigoid, porphyria cutanea tarda, follicular mucinosis, perifolliculitis capitis abscedens, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, necrobiosis lipoidica, sarcoidosis, etc. Histologically, cicatricial alopecia is characterized by dermal scarring, along with absent or reduced hair follicles and reduced number of erector pili muscles. According to working classification of cicatricial alopecia by the North American Hair Society, primary cicatricial alopecia may be divided into the following categories: lymphocytic group (e.g., DLE, lichen planopilaris, classic pseudopelade (Brocq), central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia); neutrophilic group (e.g., folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis); and mixed group (e.g., folliculitis keloidalis). Over a 5-year period, 36 patients with cicatricial alopecia were hospitalized at our Department: DLE (n = 27), pseudopelade Brocq (n = 3), mucinosis follicularis (n = 2), and lichen planopilaris, folliculitis decalvans, folliculitis abscedens and folliculitis keloidalis (one patient each). Clinical evaluation was compared with histopathologic analysis of follicular architecture, as well as with the type, localization and extent of inflammatory infiltrate. Scalp biopsy was considered mandatory in all cases. Our experience indicates the need of more complex research to extend the knowledge about the etiopathogenesis and treatment options for cicatricial alopecia. We hope that this type of alopecia may attract more attention and research in the future.

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University Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.No affiliation info availableNo affiliation info availableNo affiliation info availableNo affiliation info available

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

17311739

Citation

Oremović, Lenka, et al. "Cicatricial Alopecia as a Manifestation of Different Dermatoses." Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC, vol. 14, no. 4, 2006, pp. 246-52.
Oremović L, Lugović L, Vucić M, et al. Cicatricial alopecia as a manifestation of different dermatoses. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2006;14(4):246-52.
Oremović, L., Lugović, L., Vucić, M., Buljan, M., & Ozanić-Bulić, S. (2006). Cicatricial alopecia as a manifestation of different dermatoses. Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC, 14(4), 246-52.
Oremović L, et al. Cicatricial Alopecia as a Manifestation of Different Dermatoses. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat. 2006;14(4):246-52. PubMed PMID: 17311739.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Cicatricial alopecia as a manifestation of different dermatoses. AU - Oremović,Lenka, AU - Lugović,Liborija, AU - Vucić,Majda, AU - Buljan,Marija, AU - Ozanić-Bulić,Suzana, PY - 2007/2/22/pubmed PY - 2007/4/4/medline PY - 2007/2/22/entrez SP - 246 EP - 52 JF - Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC JO - Acta Dermatovenerol Croat VL - 14 IS - 4 N2 - There are numerous dermatoses which may cause cicatricial alopecia when localized on the scalp, such as chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), lichen planus, graft-versus-host disease, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, cicatricial pemphigoid, porphyria cutanea tarda, follicular mucinosis, perifolliculitis capitis abscedens, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, necrobiosis lipoidica, sarcoidosis, etc. Histologically, cicatricial alopecia is characterized by dermal scarring, along with absent or reduced hair follicles and reduced number of erector pili muscles. According to working classification of cicatricial alopecia by the North American Hair Society, primary cicatricial alopecia may be divided into the following categories: lymphocytic group (e.g., DLE, lichen planopilaris, classic pseudopelade (Brocq), central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia); neutrophilic group (e.g., folliculitis decalvans, dissecting cellulitis); and mixed group (e.g., folliculitis keloidalis). Over a 5-year period, 36 patients with cicatricial alopecia were hospitalized at our Department: DLE (n = 27), pseudopelade Brocq (n = 3), mucinosis follicularis (n = 2), and lichen planopilaris, folliculitis decalvans, folliculitis abscedens and folliculitis keloidalis (one patient each). Clinical evaluation was compared with histopathologic analysis of follicular architecture, as well as with the type, localization and extent of inflammatory infiltrate. Scalp biopsy was considered mandatory in all cases. Our experience indicates the need of more complex research to extend the knowledge about the etiopathogenesis and treatment options for cicatricial alopecia. We hope that this type of alopecia may attract more attention and research in the future. SN - 1330-027X UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/17311739/Cicatricial_alopecia_as_a_manifestation_of_different_dermatoses_ L2 - https://medlineplus.gov/dandruffcradlecapandotherscalpconditions.html DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -