CCCA typically causes hair breakage, itching, and scaling of the scalp. You might stop hair loss by taking anti-inflammatory medications and using minoxidil, a topical hair regrowth treatment.

On seeking the help of a trichologist (a specialist in studying and treating issues with the hair and scalp) she was diagnosed with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). This is a form ...