Other hair loss conditions

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial alopecia is a chronic and progressive type of scarring alopecia caused by the immune system that results in permanent hair loss. This occurs on the top of the scalp and moves outwards

Lichen Pilanopilaris is a type of scarring hair loss that occurs when a relatively common skin disease, known as lichen planus, affects areas of skin where there is hair. This is an immune related condition leading to permanent hair loss.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a form of scarring hair loss affecting the hair line at the front of the scalp. This happens due to inflammation and destruction of the hair follicles by the immune system causing the hair line to recede back.

Pseudoplade of Brocq is a slowly progressive, chronic condition characterized by scarring hair loss. Normally occurs on the mid-scalp region.

Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by constant pulling (“traction”) of the hair shaft. This pulling is usually on a section of hairs leading to the development of bald patches. These patches can be permanent if this pulling occurs over a prolonged period. This is caused by tight hair styles including braiding and weaving.

Trichotillomania, also known as “hair-pulling disorder,” is a type of impulse control disorder where one pulls the hair out. This can also happen to the eye brows and eye lashes when one pulls them out.