Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
Have you noticed that your hair is thinning in the middle of your scalp in small patches and spreading outwards in a circular pattern? If the answer is yes, then you could be suffering from Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. Severe cases of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia can cause itching, burning and tingling sensations in the scalp.
What is Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia?
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is a type of alopecia that denotes the presence of scar tissue in the scalp which predominantly effects women of African decent in their 40’s and 50’s but more recently is effecting an increasing amount of men with afro hair types. The presence of scar tissue causes inflammation around the hair follicles which triggers hair loss that usually begins at the centre of the scalp, spreading outwards. Histologically, the earliest sign of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is premature desquamation of the inner root sheath. The precise cause of this condition is unknown but appears to be genetic and environmental. Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia is becoming increasingly common amongst men with Afro hair types who wear dreadlocks or tight cornrows.
What Causes Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia?
Although there is no singular proven theory as to the cause of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, it is believed that the causes are both external and genetic.
External Factors That Cause Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
External causes such as the hair styling techniques and the hair products used by women and men of African descent can activate Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. Styling hair in tight fashions (weaves, braids, ponytails etc), wearing long dreadlocks, using bonding glue or chemical or heat processing and hair products that contain harmful toxins (click here for more info) can result in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
To prevent Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, avoiding the following is advised:
- Tight hair styles (braids/dreadlocks/weaves etc)
- Bonding glue
- Sensitivity to oils/gels/pomades/oils (which is why you should avoid greasing your scalp if you have this condition, click here to learn more)
- Chemical trauma (relaxer)
- Thermal insult (tongs/hotcomb/straighteners etc)
- Abrasion from scratching itchy areas
Internal/Genetic Factors That Cause Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
- Autoimmune disorder
- Bacterial infection
- Fungi infection
- Genetic influences
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
If you have Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and want to undergo treatment, ProTress Essential Scalp Therapy Energising Shampoo and Lotion can help you. ProTress Essential Scalp Therapy Energising Shampoo and Lotion purifies your scalp and revitalises damaged hair follicles, reactivating hair growth. ProTress Essential Scalp Therapy Energising Shampoo and Lotion also stimulates the flow of blood around the scalp which is necessary for passing vital nutrients and oxygen to the hair bulb to create hair, all of which restores hair growth and reduces hair loss.
