Case Details

Alma TED Hair Treatment Before and After: Case of CCCA

A Real Patient Story of Hope and Regrowth

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a challenging type of scarring alopecia that disproportionately affects women of African descent. Because this condition causes permanent damage to some hair follicles, patients are often told that treatment options are limited.

In this case, a woman with CCCA had already undergone several months of medical therapy and achieved partial improvement. Despite this, she still had areas of thinning, and there was concern that too many of her follicles were permanently lost. Understandably, she worried that additional treatments like Alma TED might not work for her.

But she decided to try—and the results were impressive. After a series of Alma TED sessions, she experienced extensive thickening of her hair, filling in areas that previously looked sparse.

How Alma TED Works

Alma TED is an ultrasound-based, needle-free system that uses acoustic sound waves and air pressure to deliver growth factors and nutrients deep into the scalp. Unlike treatments such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), which require needles and blood draws, Alma TED is painless and does not involve downtime.

By improving scalp health and optimizing follicular activity, Alma TED helps:

• Stimulate dormant or weakened follicles
• Improve blood flow and nutrient delivery to the scalp
• Strengthen existing hair for visible thickening

Alma TED vs. PRP

PRP is a well-established treatment for hair loss, but it can be uncomfortable and is not always the best option for every patient. Alma TED offers:

• A needle-free alternative to PRP
• Comfortable sessions with no recovery period
• Visible results after a series of treatments

Off-Label Use for Scarring Alopecia

Although Alma TED is not officially FDA-approved for scarring alopecia, this case demonstrates how it can be a valuable part of a multimodal approach. When used alongside medical management, Alma TED may enhance regrowth even in patients with CCCA and other scarring forms of alopecia.

You can read more about this innovative approach in our blog post on Alma TED for scarring alopecia.

Before and After: CCCA with Alma TED

• Before: Thinning remained despite months of medical treatment, with concerns about irreversible follicle loss.
• After: Noticeable thickening across treated areas, with significant cosmetic improvement and renewed confidence.

Is Alma TED Right for You?

If you are dealing with CCCA or other forms of hair loss and want to explore treatment options, Alma TED may be an effective addition to your plan.

📅 Schedule a consultation at Aglow Dermatology to learn whether Alma TED is right for you.

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