Tangled Truths: Unraveling the Link Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

March 2024 in “ Cutis ”

Suzanne George

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia scarring alopecia allergic contact dermatitis genetics hormones environmental exposures chemicals in sunscreens contact allergy allergens FFA scarring hair loss contact dermatitis allergy

TLDR The article suggests that patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may have more contact allergies, but it doesn't prove that allergies cause the condition.

The article investigates the potential link between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA), a form of scarring alopecia primarily affecting middle-aged women, and allergic contact dermatitis. FFA's exact cause is unknown, but factors like genetics, medications, hormones, and environmental exposures, including chemicals in sunscreens, have been suggested. The article focuses on the prevalence of contact allergy in FFA patients and reviews the current literature and allergens that may be implicated. While there is a suggestion of increased contact allergy among FFA patients, the article does not establish a definitive causal relationship.

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