Trichoscopic Findings of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
July 2020
in “
Benha Journal of Applied Sciences
”
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia scarring alopecia trichoscopy follicular ostia perifollicular desquamation blue-gray spots follicular hyperkeratosis perifollicular erythema vellus hairs FFA scarring hair loss hair follicle openings skin flaking around hair follicles small blue-gray dots thickened skin around hair follicles redness around hair follicles fine hair
TLDR Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
The study focused on trichoscopic findings in 50 female patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA), a type of scarring alopecia affecting postmenopausal women. Conducted at Benha University clinic, the research highlighted several trichoscopic features: a marked reduction in follicular ostia, perifollicular desquamation, blue-gray spots, follicular hyperkeratosis, perifollicular erythema, lonely hair, and an abrupt interruption of the hairline, with an absence of vellus hairs. These findings underscored the utility of trichoscopy in diagnosing FFA.
