Reply to: Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

December 2017 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Stanislav N. Tolkachjov, Hafsa Chaudhry, Reese L. Imhof, Michael Camilleri, Rochelle R. Torgerson

frontal fibrosing alopecia FFA cicatricial alopecia perifollicular erythema hyperkeratosis solitary hairs histopathologic features lichen planopilaris LPP noninflammatory facial papules pruritus pain scarring alopecia redness around hair follicles thickened skin single hairs histopathology noninflammatory facial bumps itching

Studysummary This correspondence discusses the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new research findings, agreeing with many previously suggested criteria.

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research Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

30 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This correspondence discusses proposed updates to the diagnostic criteria for frontal fibrosing alopecia, emphasizing the importance of differentiating it from other types of alopecia.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases

41 citations , July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that frontal fibrosing alopecia also occurs in men, with clinical features and areas of involvement similar to those seen in women, but often affecting sideburns and facial hair.

research Unusual Patterns of Presentation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Analysis of 98 Patients

18 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, trichoscopy consistently identified typical findings of frontal fibrosing alopecia, revealing three unusual clinical patterns in 18.4% of patients, which may aid in the differential diagnosis when clinical presentations are atypical.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Clinical Review of 62 Patients with Treatment Outcome and Long-Term Follow-Up

102 citations , April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that early intervention and treatment with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide may stabilize hairline recession in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, although further research is needed for definitive treatment guidelines.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients

339 citations , February 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that eyelash loss, facial papules, and body hair involvement were linked to severe frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogens were the most effective treatment.

research Lonely Hair

63 citations , October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Clinical Review of 36 Patients

159 citations , August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

In this study, hydroxychloroquine significantly reduced signs and symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia after 6 months of treatment, with maximal benefits observed within the first 6 months.