Common Contact Allergens Implicated In Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Found In Over-The-Counter Hair Growth Serums And Solutions

    May 2024 in “ International Journal of Women’s Dermatology ”
    Kritin K. Verma, Blayne Fenner, Meredith Pham, Michelle Tarbox
    TLDR Over-the-counter hair growth products may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia due to allergens.
    The document highlights the need for a larger survey-based analysis to better understand the relationship between the use of over-the-counter hair growth products and the presentation of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in relation to contact allergens. It emphasizes the importance of further research into the possible causes and the connection between contact dermatitis and FFA, which could help prevent disease progression and improve patients' quality of life.
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