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Methods: Sixty-one patients with scarring alopecia were analyzed (LPP = 16; FFA = 33; coexisting LPP-FFA = 12). Each patient underwent a trichoscopic examination. Itch severity and characteristics were assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), 4-item Itch Questionnaire and 12-item Descriptive Pruritus Assessment Questionnaire. Results: Itching of the scalp occurred in 73.8% of the patients (mean maximal VAS 5.3 \u00b1 3.1 points). Pruritus was most frequently accompanied by tingling (19.7%) or burning (14.8%) sensations. The following factors most frequently increased the severity of pruritus: sweating, heat, stress and hot water. On the other hand, cold water and cold air often relieved symptoms. There was a significant relationship between itch and perifollicular scaling (p = 0.011), hair diameter diversity (p = 0.008) and white halo (p = 0.016). Conclusions: Pruritus was the main subjective complaint reported by patients suffering from LPP and FFA. 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