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    Glossary Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    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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      Post-Menopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      research Post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia

      49 citations , January 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
      This report from the UK reviews the literature on post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights its under-recognition and distinctive characteristics compared to lichen planopilaris, but does not provide new results.

      research Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      325 citations , June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This study observed that progressive frontal recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features of fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a distinct reaction pattern from typical lichen planopilaris.
      Postmenopausal Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia

      57 citations , January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
      This study identified postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia as a distinct form of scarring alopecia in postmenopausal women, noting a potential link with a history of bilateral oophorectomy.

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      community Hairloss all over body and head

       4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

       72 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Finasteride for women?

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      Finasteride is sometimes used off-label for women with hair loss, but spironolactone is often recommended first. Minoxidil and estrogen supplements are also mentioned as treatments.

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