Pseudopelade of Brocq

Pseudopelade of Brocq

Pseudopelade of Brocq (PPB) is a scarring alopecia. It causes permanent hair loss. The cause is unknown.

In contrast to lichen planopilaris, there is little to no scale around hair follicles. The areas may be pink-colored when active. Treatment is similar to lichen planopilaris including use of topical steroids, steroid injections, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral methotrexate, oral doxycycline, oral hydroxychloroquine and others.