At Almasi Skincare we offer the best cicatricial alopecia (scarring alopecia) treatment in Nairobi Kenya since we combine prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter hair care products and lifestyle modifications.
We offer this treatment at the Almasi Hair Clinic located in Fortis Suites on Hospital road, 8th floor, suite 809. We see new clients on Wednesdays at 2pm and Saturdays at 9am.
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What Is Cicatricial Alopecia?
Cicatricial means scarring.
Alopecia means hair loss.
Cicatricial Alopecia is therefore hair loss that it caused by scarring in the scalp.
Cicatricial alopecia is also known as scarring alopecia.
What Causes Cicatricial Alopecia?
Scarring alopecia is caused by conditions in which the hair follicles are destroyed and replaced with scar tissue. These conditions include:
*Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
*Frontal fibrosing alopecia
*Lichen planopilaris
*Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
*Brocq pseudopelade
*Folliculitis decalvans
*Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp
*Burns
*Radiation
*Cancer
What Are Cicatricial Alopecia Symptoms?
Scarring alopecia symptoms depend on the condition causing the hair loss.
*Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia symptoms include hair loss that begins in the middle of the scalp and spreads outwards.
*Frontal fibrosing alopecia symptoms include hair loss that begins at the front of the scalp.
*Lichen planopilaris symptoms include hair loss that affects the centre of the scalp or there maybe several hairless patches on the head.
*Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus symptoms include single or several hairless patches with follicular plugging and change in scalp color.
*Brocq pseudopelade symptoms include irregular patches with hair loss on the scalp.
*Folliculitis decalvans symptoms include a single, hairless patch that may have small pus filled swellings (pustules).
*Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp symptoms include many, fluctuant swellings that may be interconnected.
Cicatricial Alopecia Diagnosis
A diagnosis of cicatricial alopecia is made when the Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their scalp. A scalp biopsy may also be done.
At Almasi Skincare we do scalp biopsies for scarring alopecia and other conditions.
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Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment in Nairobi Kenya
At Almasi Skincare we offer the best scarring alopecia treatment by combining prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter (OTC) hair care products and lifestyle modifications.
It is important to note that there is no cure for cicatricial alopecia once the hair follicles have been destroyed and replaced with scar tissue. The goal of treatment is therefore to stop the inflammation that destroys the hair follicles.
Prescription Medications For Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
Prescription medications used for cicatricial alopecia treatment include:
*Corticosteroid creams
*Oral corticosteroid tablets
*Intralesional corticosteroid injections
*Minoxidil applied on the scalp or taken by mouth
*Antimalarial tablets like Hydroxychloroquin
*Antibiotics like the Tetracyclines, Ciprofloxacin, Rifampicin, Clindamycin
*Retinoids like Isotretinoin
*5 alpha reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride
*Immunosuppresants like Ciclosporin, Mycophenolate mofetil and Methotrexate
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Surgical Procedures For Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
Surgical procedures used for cicatricial alopecia treatment include:
*Hair transplants which are best done once the disease activity has stabilized.
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OTC Products For Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
OTC products used for cicatricial alopecia treatment include:
*Antifungal shampoos
Antifungal shampoos with ketoconazole are used because they reduce chronic scalp inflammation which in turn reduces hair follicle damage and hair loss. They also treat dandruff, reduce itching, flaking and minimize the hair shedding that can occur from dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. These shampoos should be used every 1-2 weeks. Perfect examples include Hitoral Shampoo and Nizoral Shampoo.
Hitoral Shampoo
Hitoral Shampoo contains 2% Ketoconazole.
The price in Kenya for Hitoral Shampoo is Ksh 1000.
Hitoral Shampoo can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Nizoral Shampoo
Nizoral Shampoo contains 1% Ketoconazole.
The price in Kenya for Nizoral Shampoo is Ksh 3500.
Nizoral Shampoo can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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*Hair cosmetic camouflage
Hair cosmetic camouflage contains small, pigmented fibers which disguise patches with thinning hair by making the hair look fuller. Perfect examples include Toppik Hair Building Fibers.
Toppik Hair Building Fibers
Toppik Hair Building Fibers contains small fibers that cling to even the tiniest hair to make the hair appear fuller.
The price in Kenya for Toppik Hair Building Fibers is Ksh 5500.
WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order this product
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Lifestyle Modifications For Cicatricial Alopecia Treatment
Lifestyle modifications used for cicatricial alopecia treatment include:
*Avoiding sun exposure, applying sunblock and wearing wide brimmed hats to protect the scalp.
*Consuming a Mediterranean diet to help reduce general inflammation in the body.
*Gentle hair styling
*Wearing hair pieces
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FAQ
Does retinol help with alopecia?
Retinoids like Isotretinoin (Accutane) are used to treat cicatricial alopecia caused by dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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