7 citations
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August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
March 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Folliculin slows hair growth, and blocking it might help treat hair loss.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain factors in hair follicle cells control hair growth and development, and these could be used to create new treatments for hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” High-frequency ultrasound effectively evaluates and diagnoses frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
30 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.
88 citations
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July 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The method effectively measures lipid changes and drug effects on skin follicles.
13 citations
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
April 2023 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Cosmetic products or emotional factors might contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” LC-OCT is a useful noninvasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring alopecia areata.
19 citations
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August 1993 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Alopecia causes smaller hair follicles and affects growth-related structures.
March 2018 in “Dermatología Argentina” The study found that the average age of women diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Argentina is higher than in other countries, but their symptoms are similar.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” The study concluded that a 'Swiss cheese' pattern in hair follicles is a useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found three patterns of Frontal fibrosing alopecia, with Pattern III having the best prognosis after treatment.
May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
2 citations
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December 2018 Alopecia frontal fibrosante affects facial vellus hair and can be diagnosed with dermatoscopy.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Oxidative stress, not insulin resistance, is significantly related to free androgen index in PCOS.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have more wrinkles near their ears than similar aged women without the condition.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Ultrasound measurement of the ovarian stroma to total area ratio is not a reliable single predictor of high male hormone levels in Thai women with PCOS, but works better when combined with clinical signs.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” The study found that a specific type of hair loss is increasingly common in premenopausal women and can be effectively diagnosed and treated with various medications.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair loss in women links to inflammation around hair follicles.
September 2015 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Inositol and folic acid treatment significantly reduced hair loss and other symptoms in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed for confirmation.
30 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
33 citations
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April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
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