Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical and Histopathological Characteristics of Mexican Patients - An Original Research Study and Review of Literature

March 2023 in “ Journal of clinical review & case reports ”

frontal fibrosing alopecia scarring alopecia postmenopausal women hairline recession FFA

TLDR Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal Mexican women, requiring early detection to prevent permanent hair loss.

This study on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) in Mexican patients over a 15-year period identified 37 cases, with 97% being women and an average age of 57.8 years. The main clinical manifestation was recession of the hairline, and 91.8% of cases showed scarring alopecia histologically. The prevalence of FFA has increased since 2017, predominantly affecting postmenopausal women. The study highlights the need for early identification and intervention to prevent disease progression and irreversible alopecia in Mexico.

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