title: Primary cicatricial alopecia: clinical features and management.
abstract: The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are needed to help thwart continued hair loss and the distress that often accompanies this hair loss. Nurses can facilitate the diagnostic and treatment process and, through educational and emotionally supportive measures, have a meaningful, positive impact on the patient's well being.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Laser Center, NW, Bellingham, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D000153:Acne Keloid / Q000150:complications; D000505:Alopecia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015984:Causality; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology*; D003358:Cosmetics; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000150:complications; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000150:complications; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012649:Self Concept; D017592:Skin Care; D012944:Social Support; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics