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• Various non-follicular scalp conditions can cause secondary scarring or permanent alopecia.
• Possible causes are congenital defects, trauma, inflammatory conditions, infections, neoplasms, and, rarely, drugs.
• Associated signs and symptoms and other diagnostic procedures may aid in the diagnosis.
• Detection of the underlying disorder may be difficult in end-stage lesions.
• Treatment is specific in active conditions; surgery is an option in localized scars.
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Shapiro, J., Finner, A. (2008). Secondary Cicatricial and other Permanent Alopecias. In: Blume-Peytavi, U., Tosti, A., Trüeb, R. (eds) Hair Growth and Disorders. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-46911-7_12
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