Successful Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Alitretinoin

The document reported a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) accompanied by lichen planus that responded well to treatment with alitretinoin. FFA is an inflammatory disorder leading to scarring alopecia of the frontotemporal scalp, facial hair loss, and facial papules. While oral retinoids like isotretinoin and acitretin had been previously noted for their efficacy in treating FFA, alitretinoin had only been known to treat lichen planus. This case highlighted the potential of alitretinoin as an effective treatment for FFA, suggesting a new therapeutic option for this condition.