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GlossaryFrontal 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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research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Among Men: A Clinicopathologic Study of 7 Cases

41 citations, July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.

research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

14 citations, January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”

Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.

research Use of Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Case Series

September 2021 in “Revista Interdisciplinar em Saúde”

Oral isotretinoína effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research Reassessing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

1 citations, October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Clinicopathological Study

126 citations, April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

Primary_Chemical_208 in Styling 72 upvotes 1 year 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 I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

4990 in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago

In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

Leopatraa 193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community 30m .5mg fin per day, 6 month progress. Just moved up to 1mg

HoorayforEarth in Progress Pictures 569 upvotes 1 year ago

A man shared his 6-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg of finasteride daily and recently increased the dose to 1mg. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment and shared their own experiences with hair loss treatments.

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