The term cicatricial alopecia refers to a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. A variety of distributions are possible. In some cases, hair loss is gradual, without symptoms, and is unnoticed for long periods. In other cases, hair loss is associated with severe ...
irreversible loss of hair associated with scarring, usually on the scalp.
Type: Term Synonyms: scarring alopecia
This is baldness due to scarring