Abstract
There are several ways to classify alopecias, but the most important way to clinically and histologically separate them is scarring vs. non-scarring as scarring alopecias require prompt diagnosis and treatment to stop any further irreversible changes. Also, under the scarring alopecias, they have been grouped according to the predominant inflammatory cell(s) present.
Keywords
Hair Follicle Hair Loss Alopecia Areata Hair Shaft Tinea Capitis
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