Treatments & Conditions
Scarring Alopecia
A group of conditions where inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue — early diagnosis matters, since lost follicles do not regrow.
Common Signs
Smooth, shiny patches of scalp with no visible follicle openingsItching, burning or tenderness in affected areas before hair loss appearsRedness, scaling or pustules around the margins of a patchHair loss that tends to spread slowly outward from the centre of a patch
Possible Causes
Inflammatory skin conditions affecting the scalp (several distinct subtypes exist)In some cases, an autoimmune componentOccasionally triggered or worsened by tight hairstyling on top of an existing predisposition
How Hairmantra Can Help
Because scarring alopecia permanently destroys the follicle once it has progressed, the priority is always catching it and calming the inflammation as early as possible. Dr Padmaja will assess your scalp closely, and where scarring alopecia is suspected, coordinate with a dermatologist for diagnosis and medical treatment — working alongside that care to support scalp comfort and protect the hair you still have.
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