ALOPECIA, CICATRICIAL

Course overview

Cicatricial alopecia (CA) (also known as scarring alopecia) refers to a diverse group of disorders characterized by fibrosis and destruction of the hair follicle that results in permanent hair loss. Hair loss may be gradual, without other signs and symptoms, or may be rapidly progressive, and accompanied by severe itching, burning, and pain in the affected area. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of CA, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.