Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Survey in 16 Patients

In the 2005 study involving 16 female patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA), researchers found that the condition, which is characterized by progressive hair loss at the frontal and temporal hairlines, is not limited to postmenopausal women and may be a variant of lichen planopilaris. Patients ranged from 45 to 79 years old, with 50% experiencing eyebrow loss and 37.5% showing axillary alopecia. Treatments such as intralesional corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil were generally effective in halting the progression of FFA, with some patients also showing improved hair density. The study suggests that early treatment may be beneficial, although further research is needed to confirm the long-term effectiveness of these therapies.