Seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen planus pilaris, frontal fibrotic alopecia, or discoid lupus erythematosus are inflammatory diseases of the scalp that are not uncommon.
Although these diseases are often chronic, there are effective dermatological treatments which can slow down the development of the disease, prevent flare-ups or treat the symptoms, depending on the case. The long-term goal is to prevent inflammation from destroying the hair follicles, thereby causing irreversible scarring alopecia.
CMCC doctors offer dermatological treatments to treat inflammatory scalp diseases, including:
