For African women suffering from hair loss especially around the crown of the head, it just turns out that there could be a genetic reason for this. Following an extensive study, an internationally-renowned South African dermatologist, Ncoza Dlova, has discovered that a newly identified gene might be the cause of hair loss in women of African descent . CCCA is defined as hair loss or spot balding that starts from the central (crown) part of the scalp and radiates outward in a circular pattern. It causes a destruction of the hair follicles leading to scarring and permanent hair loss, according to health24. Ncoza Dlova discovers that a newly identified gene might be the cause of hair loss in women of African descent.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 27, 2019 15:00 UTC