Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Occurs Early in Daughters With Affected Mothers: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

    April 2025 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
    Adrienne Oxenham, Annabel Stevenson
    TLDR Daughters with affected mothers may develop frontal fibrosing alopecia early.
    This document discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), a type of cicatricial alopecia increasingly diagnosed, particularly in post-menopausal women, but also in pre-menopausal women and rarely in men. The report highlights 11 familial cases of FFA, suggesting potential genetic or environmental factors as triggers. It presents the first Australian case involving a mother and daughter, aiming to enhance understanding of FFA by distinguishing clinical features between familial and sporadic cases. Despite the growing number of cases, detailed characterization of familial FFA remains limited.
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