April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.
7 citations,
August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparse eyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
170 citations,
December 2009 in “Histopathology” The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Lichen planopilaris and Frontal fibrosing alopecia from other hair loss conditions.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cosmetic treatments can replenish key amino acids in damaged hair, improving its strength and appearance.
April 2021 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss that mainly affects postmenopausal women, has unclear causes, and lacks evidence-based treatments.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
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.
Hair transplant worked for a patient with a specific scalp condition after breast cancer chemotherapy.
1 citations,
July 2020 in “Iberoamerican Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce cicatricial alopecia in middle-aged individuals, especially females.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride is effective and safe for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations,
September 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Increased sunscreen use may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Hispanic females.
80 citations,
April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
21 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Various potential triggers may be causing the rise in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and avoiding these could help stop the disease's increase.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
7 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride helps treat frontal fibrosing alopecia, improving or stabilizing the condition in many patients.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophages are more involved in Lichen planopilaris than in Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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.
November 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that a woman has both Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Simplex Chronicus, a previously unreported combination of conditions.
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.
60 citations,
April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” A married couple both developed a rare type of hair loss, possibly due to shared environmental factors.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
12 citations,
March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
19 citations,
April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
8 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
23 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.