Alopecia

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss Dr. Barbosa’s central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) treatment strategy. We also discuss the many rewards of treating CCCA. MD Newsline: What is your treatment strategy for CCCA? Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “I have a two-pronged approach to treating CCCA. First, we have to address the...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss how to address implicit bias in dermatology. MD Newsline: How can dermatologists address implicit bias in their practice? How might their doing so improve healthcare for underserved communities?  Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “The first step to addressing implicit biases is to recognize that...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss what central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is and why it is an important health issue. MD Newsline: Can you explain what central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is and why it is an important health issue? Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss Dr. Harvey’s treatment strategies for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and traction alopecia. MD Newsline: What are your treatment strategies for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and traction alopecia, and how are they tailored to each patient?  Dr. Valerie Harvey: “For patients with...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Valerie Harvey, we discuss the types of alopecia that are prevalent in African Americans: central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and traction alopecia. MD Newsline: What types of alopecia have a high prevalence in African Americans? Dr. Valerie Harvey: “There are two types of alopecia that are...