Three Cases of Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

March 2005 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Beth Huggins, C.L. Gummer, Cheri Mcmaster, Emily Pack, The Procter, Rakhshandra Talpur, Madeleine Duvic, Joy Kunishigie

frontal fibrosing alopecia hair loss postmenopausal diagnosis treatment clinical presentation FFA

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The document described three cases of postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), a condition characterized by hair loss along the frontal hairline. The study highlighted the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for these patients. The cases underscored the importance of recognizing FFA in postmenopausal women and suggested that early diagnosis and intervention could potentially improve patient outcomes. The findings contributed to the understanding of FFA and emphasized the need for further research to develop effective treatments.

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