5 citations
,
August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
8 citations
,
January 2009 in “Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy” A goat's skin infection was cured with itraconazole and D-biotin.
November 2015 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” A 55-year-old woman with several health conditions did not see hair regrowth after a transplant.
25 citations
,
May 1995 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei can also affect women, though it's rare.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” Martynia annua shows promise for future medical research due to its many medicinal properties.
January 2017 in “Más dermatología” Topical finasteride may help treat hair loss in men and women.
January 2021 in “Türkiye klinikleri dermatoloji dergisi” Eyebrow loss in frontal fibrosing alopecia is common and may be linked to other health issues.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A genetic change in the FGF5 gene affects hair growth in cashmere goats.
January 2024 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasingly affecting men, causing hair loss around the hairline and possibly other areas.
33 citations
,
January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
17 citations
,
April 2006 in “Brain Research” 5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The trichogram is a practical, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for diagnosing female androgenetic alopecia.
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.
1 citations
,
May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
6 citations
,
January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
July 2022 in “http://isrctn.com/” Adding a cosmetic gel with caffeine, taurine, and growth factors to standard hair loss treatments could improve results.
July 2009 in “Planta Medica” Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
5 citations
,
January 2012 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Hura crepitans and its compound daphne factor F3 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific hair growth inhibitor.
November 2022 in “PLANT ARCHIVES” 23 medicinal plants are traditionally used for healing in Ben M'hidi, Algeria.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
8 citations
,
December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
44 citations
,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Anigozanthos Flavidus flower extract helps regenerate skin and reduce wrinkles.
1 citations
,
November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases VEGF in stored hair micrografts, potentially improving their viability after transplant.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Hair loss condition FFA was seen before the appearance of skin depigmentation vitiligo in a patient.
32 citations
,
April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Erlotinib may cause scarring hair loss.
3 citations
,
May 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Over-the-counter hair growth products may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia due to allergens.
December 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” AGEs and their receptors play a significant role in hair loss by causing inflammation and oxidative stress.
129 citations
,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.