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      research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in a 46-year-old man

      2 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal”
      This case report describes a 46-year-old man diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition primarily affecting postmenopausal women, highlighting its rare occurrence in men.
      A Man with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      research A man with frontal fibrosing alopecia

      February 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This study found that polycystic ovary syndrome was the most common cause of hirsutism among premenopausal women in Algeria.
      Lichen Planopilaris With Foreign-Body Granuloma

      research Lichen Planopilaris With Foreign-Body Granuloma

      5 citations , April 2014 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”
      This article reports on a typical case of lichen planopilaris with foreign-body granulomas around hair shaft material, suggesting these may be an additional criterion for diagnosing late-stage LPP/FFA.

      research Dermpath Quiz: Which alopecia does the patient have?

      January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal”
      This case study diagnosed a 60-year-old woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia after histopathological analysis showed characteristic scarring patterns in the hairline area.

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      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years 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 I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.