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    GlossaryFrontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FAPD)

    scarring hair loss at the front hairline, often in postmenopausal women

    Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is a type of scarring hair loss that primarily affects postmenopausal women, though it can occur in men and younger women. It is characterized by a progressive recession of the frontal hairline and often includes loss of eyebrows and other body hair. The condition is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to inflammation and permanent hair loss.

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      Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
      Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

      research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

      179 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
      Primary Scarring Alopecias

      research Primary Scarring Alopecias

      27 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
      Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      16 citations , February 2010 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition that may respond to antiandrogen therapy.
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      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
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