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September 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers found that most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia lacked the protective rs1800440 polymorphism in the CYP1B1 gene, suggesting its potential role in the development of this condition, while a significant number carried the rs9258883 polymorphism in HLA-B*07:02.
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May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review article examines the current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting its prevalence in different demographics and the roles of genetic and environmental factors in its pathogenesis, while highlighting that treatment approaches remain varied and lack standardization.
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January 2024 in “Journal of personalized medicine” This narrative review suggests a strong association between abrupt hormonal imbalances and frontal fibrosing alopecia in women, especially related to reduced fertile years and certain hormonal therapies.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that patients with primary cicatricial alopecia are at higher risk of developing various comorbidities, including systemic lupus erythematosus, hypothyroidism, and dermatological conditions, compared to controls.
March 2025 in “Revista Foco” This review describes the clinical signs, symptoms, and diagnostic findings for alopecia frontal fibrosante, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and variable treatment options, and reports no new findings.