Use of Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Case Series

September 2021 in “ Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde ”

Neuza Caroline Suassuna Araújo, Lívio e Vasconcelos do Egypto

isotretinoína frontal fibrosing alopecia chronic lymphocytic primary alopecia hair loss alopecia Accutane FFA

TLDR Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.

The study evaluated the therapeutic effects of oral isotretinoína in patients diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), a chronic lymphocytic primary alopecia. Through a descriptive observational study involving patient interviews and data collection, the research found that oral isotretinoína treatment effectively stabilized alopecia. This stabilization is significant as hair loss in FFA patients often impacts their femininity and self-esteem. The findings suggest that isotretinoína could be a beneficial treatment option for FFA, aiding healthcare professionals in managing this condition.

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research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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The cause of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is unclear, diagnosis involves clinical evaluation and various treatments exist, but their effectiveness is uncertain.

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The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.

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5 citations, March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Review of 19 Patients Seen at Duke University

98 citations, February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review of 60 Cases

166 citations, April 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.

research Treatment of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Oral Dutasteride

64 citations, June 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.

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