TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Alopecia A1 - Ogunleye, Temitayo A. A1 - Quinn, Chemene R. A1 - McMichael, Amy A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSAlopecia is classified as cicatricial or noncicatricial.Classification of cicatricial alopecia is often confusing and controversial.Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is responsible for more cases of cicatricial alopecia than all other forms in African American women.Prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatments of alopecias are warranted to halt progression of disease and salvage viable hair follicles.Many disorders have overlapping clinical and histologic features.Scalp biopsy and histopathologic evaluation are strongly recommended for diagnosing alopecia in skin of color patients.Medical therapy and education on proper hair care practices are imperative in the treatment of alopecia. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161546476 ER -