32 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that oral isotretinoin effectively treated facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia, with histopathologic findings suggesting the involvement of elastic fibers and sebaceous glands in papule formation beyond perifollicular inflammation.
September 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
This article discusses the features and increasing prevalence of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a type of scarring hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “Dermatology” The authors concluded that Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, facial papules, and premenopausal status in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may indicate a susceptibility to more severe disease, potentially necessitating early treatment.
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February 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the classification and treatments of vascular anomalies, such as hemangiomas and vascular malformations, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of managing patient expectations due to treatment limitations.
