Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: Presentation of 12 Cases and Literature Review

The document summarizes a descriptive study of 12 male patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) observed at a Spanish dermatology department over a five-year period. The study found that FFA in men is often underdiagnosed and may present with associated symptoms like facial papules, eyebrow loss, extremity hair loss, and androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The average age of the patients was 75 years, and the average hairline recession was 3 cm. Treatments included topical corticosteroids and minoxidil, but the condition is challenging to manage due to its scarring nature and late presentation. The study suggests that FFA in men could be linked to body hair loss and facial papules, and recommends thorough examination of the hairline in men for diagnosis. No thyroid abnormalities or associations with facial care products or sunscreens were found, and the study calls for larger studies to confirm these findings.