Trichoscopy of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Affecting Black Scalp: A Literature Review

May 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Gessienne Clívia Alves E Souza, Rita Fernanda Cortez de Almeida, Daniel Fernandes Melo

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TLDR Trichoscopy helps better diagnose and treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in black patients.

The literature review focuses on the trichoscopic findings of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) in black patients, aiming to enhance the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment for this demographic. By increasing awareness of the specific disease characteristics observed through trichoscopy, the study seeks to improve hair care and management for individuals affected by FFA in the black population.

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8 citations , November 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

The article simplifies trichoscopy terms and offers a new diagnostic flowchart.

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Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.

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13 citations , January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.

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Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.

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14 citations , January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

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Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.