Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report and Literature Review

    October 2019 in “ Case Reports in Dermatology
    Korn Triyangkulsri, Ploychompoo Srisuwanwattana, Tueboon Sriphojanart, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
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    Studysummary This report describes a case of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution in a postmenopausal woman, highlighting its distinction from other forms of lichen planopilaris and pattern hair loss.
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    The document described a case of Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution (FAPD) in a 58-year-old woman who had been experiencing hair loss for 10 years. FAPD is a form of lichen planopilaris that affects areas where pattern hair loss occurs. The patient's symptoms included diffuse alopecia, perifollicular scale, erythema, and follicular dropout, with trichoscopic examination supporting the diagnosis of FAPD. Treatment with desoximetasone cream, hydroxychloroquine, minoxidil lotion, and finasteride resulted in cessation of hair loss, reduced scalp burning, and improved hair growth after one year. The case suggested that FAPD might be related to female pattern hair loss (FPHL), either as a late manifestation or as a progression from FPHL, highlighting the need for more research on the condition's causes and development.
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