Photopatch And Patch Testing In 63 Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Series

    July 2018 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Vanessa Barreto Rocha, Aline Donati, Letícia Arsie Contin, Priscila Kakizaki, Carla Jorge Machado, Fernanda Freitas de Brito, D. Claudino, Paola Castro Moraes, Juliana Elvira Herdy Guerra, Mário Cézar Pires
    TLDR Contact allergies might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
    The study investigated the role of contact allergens in frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) by conducting photopatch and patch testing on 63 patients. The results indicated that a significant number of patients showed positive reactions to allergens, suggesting that contact allergy might play a role in the pathogenesis of FFA. The findings highlighted the importance of considering contact allergens in the management of FFA, although further research was needed to establish a definitive link. This study contributed to a better understanding of potential environmental factors involved in FFA.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    2 / 2 results