5 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be a complex condition linked to hormonal changes in women, not just a form of Lichen Planopilaris.
2 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” A 46-year-old man was diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss at the front hairline, and no effective treatment exists.
June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia in African American women.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Most older adults experience pattern hair loss due to shrinking hair follicles, with men and women showing different balding patterns.
January 2011 in “The Internet Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil is cost-effective for regrowing hair on the scalp's top but not the front, requiring ongoing use.
5 citations,
September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
4 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
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.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The exact cause of frontal fibrosing alopecia is unknown, but it's not likely due to sunscreen.
Early diagnosis and treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
19 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
11 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective and safe for treating early to mid-stage traction alopecia.
159 citations,
August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hydroxychloroquine effectively reduces symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia, especially in the first 6 months.
58 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 may cause a temporary hair loss condition called telogen effluvium in some patients after recovery.
26 citations,
June 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Stopping sunscreen use on the forehead led to hair regrowth in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
18 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition with increasing cases and unclear treatment effectiveness.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia might be an autoimmune disease.
3 citations,
February 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” The study concludes that early diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is important, as it is often found in postmenopausal women, may be related to Lichen Planopilaris, and eyebrow hair loss is a common sign.
April 2023 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Cosmetic products or emotional factors might contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis.
September 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis of alopecia frontal fibrosante is crucial, but treatment remains controversial and varies.
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” Few treatments for common hair loss are approved, but options like light therapy, micro-needling, and hair transplants are available.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Early treatment and multidisciplinary care are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and preventing further hair loss.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.