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
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TLDR Daughters with affected mothers may develop frontal fibrosing alopecia early.
The document discusses familial frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA), focusing on a case report of a mother-daughter pair and a literature review. It highlights that FFA often occurs earlier in daughters of affected mothers, potentially due to genetic predisposition and shared environmental factors. The study identifies 36 familial FFA cases across 12 articles, with common symptoms including hairline recession and eyebrow loss. The findings emphasize the importance of recognizing familial patterns for early diagnosis and management, and recommend further research to understand the genetic and environmental influences on FFA.