Hair's the Question: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

January 2015 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Sara Wasserbauer

Studysummary This snippet mentions an increase in women seeking surgical hair restoration and subsequently encountering more cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia, but the abstract doesn't contain results or conclusions. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

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research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 355 Cases in a Spanish Population

9 citations , August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the authors' concerns over the misinterpretation of studies linking smoking and frontal fibrosing alopecia, clarifying that neither study suggests smoking is protective against the condition.

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 Is Hair Transplantation Indicated in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia? The Results of Test Grafting in Three Patients

45 citations , April 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery”

Hair transplantation might work for some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 60 Cases

166 citations , April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reviewed clinical data from 60 patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia and found increasing prevalence and generally poor response to treatment, with the cause remaining unclear.

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.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Man: Results of Follicular Unit Test Grafting

53 citations , May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article appears to be a table of contents or navigation page for a journal, not presenting any new findings or research results.

research Treatment of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Oral Dutasteride

64 citations , June 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting potential connections to lichen planopilaris, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Treatment with Oral Dutasteride and Topical Pimecrolimus

69 citations , August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Developing After Hair Transplantation for Androgenetic Alopecia

64 citations , January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This report discusses cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia developing after hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, without presenting new clinical findings.

research Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

325 citations , June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study observed that progressive frontal recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features of fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a distinct reaction pattern from typical lichen planopilaris.