Clinician Information

What is Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)?

Hair loss is a common complaint for African American women. Numerous studies have shown that certain scalp disorders are more common in African Americans, especially African American women. Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a progressive and dramatic form of scarring alopecia that occurs almost exclusively in African American women. It is unusual for men to develop CCCA.
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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

People with skin of color make up a broad range of ethnic groups and races; they include Africans, African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Hispanics. Analysis of population-based statistics indicates a shift in the nation’s demographics; the U.S census bureau predicts that ethnic minorities will represent more than one-half of the U.S. population by the year 2050. This shift in demographics indicates the need for a more comprehensive understanding of skin disorders more common, unique, or that have a distinct presentation in individuals with skin of color.