Enhanced Insights Into Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Advancements in Pathogenesis Understanding and Management Strategies

    May 2024 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Michela Starace, Stephano Cedirian, Luca Rapparini … Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This review article examines the current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its prevalence in different demographics and the roles of genetic and environmental factors in its pathogenesis, while highlighting that treatment approaches remain varied and lack standardization.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on link.springer.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 50

    1. Concordance Between Clinician-Reported and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Eyebrow and Eyelash Hair Loss in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 Studies Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
    2. Topical Tofacitinib for Patients with Lichen Planopilaris and/or Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
    3. Genotyping Of The Rs1800440 Polymorphism In CYP1B1 Gene And The Rs9258883 Polymorphism In HLA-B Gene In A Spanish Cohort Of 223 Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Acta dermato-venereologica · 2023
    4. Janus Kinase Inhibition for the Treatment of Refractory Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series and Review of the Literature JAAD Case Reports · 2023
    5. The Dermatoscope in the Hair Clinic: Trichoscopy of Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023
    6. Impact and Management of Loss of Eyebrows and Eyelashes Dermatology and therapy · 2023
    7. Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Black Patients: A Systematic Review Cutis · 2023
    8. A multicenter descriptive analysis of 270 men with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris in the United States Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2022
    9. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of Disease Pathogenesis Frontiers in Medicine · 2022
    10. Clinical Features and Treatment Outcomes of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men International Journal of Dermatology · 2022
    11. Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Review and Update of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2022
    12. Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2022
    13. Differentiation of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris on Trichoscopy: A Comprehensive Review Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021
    14. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Practical Guide for Clinicians Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine · 2021
    15. Guidelines for Clinical Trials of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Consensus Recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2021
    16. Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2020
    17. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Example of Disrupted Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Mediated Immunological Homeostasis in the Skin? Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2020
    18. Oral Isotretinoin Combined with Topical Clobetasol 0.05% and Tacrolimus 0.1% for the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2020
    19. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Just Lichen Planopilaris? Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2019
    20. Medical Therapy for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Clinical Approach Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2019
    21. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Efficacy of Treatment Modalities International Journal of Women's Health · 2019
    22. Genome-Wide Association Study in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Identifies Four Susceptibility Loci Including HLA-B*07:02 Nature Communications · 2019
    23. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2019
    24. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series of 65 Patients Seen in a Single Italian Centre Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2018
    25. Sunscreen and Facial Skincare Products in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-Control Study British Journal of Dermatology · 2018
    26. An Update of the Pathogenesis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: What Does the Current Evidence Tell Us? Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2018
    27. The Value of Dermoscopy in Diagnosing Eyebrow Loss in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2018
    28. 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2018
    29. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 72 Patients from a German Academic Center Facial Plastic Surgery · 2017
    30. Prognosis, Treatment, and Disease Outcomes in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 92 Cases Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    31. Updated Diagnostic Criteria for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    32. Yellow Facial Papules Associated With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Distinct Histologic Pattern and Response to Isotretinoin Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    33. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical and Prognostic Classification JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017
    34. Prevalence of Hormonal and Endocrine Dysfunction in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Data Analysis of 168 Patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    35. Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Scarring and Non-Scarring Alopecia Real-Time Assessment Archives of Dermatological Research · 2016
    36. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Reflections and Hypotheses on Etiology and Pathogenesis Experimental dermatology · 2016
    37. Isolated Eyebrow Loss in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Relevance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2016
    38. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Treatment Options Intractable & Rare Diseases Research · 2016
    39. It's Not All Traction: The Pseudo 'Fringe Sign' in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia British Journal of Dermatology · 2015
    40. Case Series of Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and a Review of the Literature Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2015
    41. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Clinical Review of 62 Patients with Treatment Outcome and Long-Term Follow-Up International Journal of Dermatology · 2014
    42. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Review of 355 Patients Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2014
    43. Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2013
    44. Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2012
    45. Lonely Hair Archives of Dermatology · 2011
    46. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Clinical Review of 36 Patients British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 2010
    47. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Survey in 16 Patients Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2005
    48. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    49. Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Frontal Variant of Lichen Planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1997
    50. Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 1994

    Related research 1

    1. Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Causes and Treatments International Journal of Dermatology · 2020