<unk> , also known as cicatricial alopecia, is the loss of hair which is accompanied with<unk> . This is in contrast to non<unk> . It can be caused by a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. A variety of distributions are possible. In some cases, hair loss is gradual, without symptoms, and is unnoticed for long periods. In other cases, hair loss is associated with severe itching, burning and pain and is rapidly progressive. The inflammation that destroys the follicle is below the skin surface and there is usually no "scar" seen on the scalp. Affected areas of the scalp may show little signs of inflammation, or have redness, scaling, increased or decreased pigmentation, pustules, or draining sinuses.<unk>  occurs in otherwise healthy men and women of all ages and is seen worldwide.
Scarring hair loss
Non scarring hair loss
Pattern hair loss
Premature greying of hair
Hypertrichosis
Auricular hypertrichosis
Prepubertal hypertrichosis
Generalized lentiginosis