Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug which can reduce inflammation. It reduces the activity of immune cells and helps to reduce the autoimmune and inflammatory processes that lead to follicular damage in scarring alopecias.

Regular follow-ups are essential to monitor effectiveness and side effects. Prolonged treatment with higher doses of this drug can rarely cause damage to the eyes.

Hydroxychloroquine might be prescribed to people with the following alopecia types:

frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), lichen planopilaris (LPP), central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA).