Fibrosing Alopecia in a Patterned Distribution Following Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis: A Potential Trigger for Scarring Alopecia

June 2026 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Amelle Ra, Matthew Harries

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Studysummary This case study suggests that intense inflammation after photodynamic therapy may trigger or worsen fibrosing alopecia in susceptible individuals.

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