Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Cutaneous Comorbidities: A Potential Relationship with Rosacea

February 2018 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Cristina Pindado‐Ortega, David Saceda‐Corralo, Diego Buendía-Castaño, Pablo Fernández-González, Óscar M. Monero-Arrones, Pablo Fonda‐Pascual, Ana Rita Rodrigues-Barata, Pedro Jaén‐Olasolo, Sergio Vañó‐Galván

frontal fibrosing alopecia rosacea cutaneous conditions etiopathogenesis FFA

TLDR The document suggests a possible link between frontal fibrosing alopecia and rosacea.

The study aimed to analyze the frequency of associated cutaneous conditions in a large cohort of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). It suggested a potential relationship between FFA and rosacea, although the existing literature was limited to retrospective studies and case reports. The study highlighted the need for further research to understand the etiopathogenesis of FFA and its association with other cutaneous diseases.

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