Primary cicatricial alopecia is a type of hair loss that results from eliminating scalp hair. This condition can be hereditary or other factors, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia also damages hair follicles and must be treated at once.
There is no known cure for cicatricial alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, but treatments can help improve the appearance of the hair. Some treatments include medications, surgical treatment, and wig-wearing.