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December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Combination therapy with steroids and pimecrolimus improved or stabilized hair loss in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, who also had a high rate of hypothyroidism.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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January 2016 in “Intractable & Rare Diseases Research” Combination therapy, especially with finasteride, is effective for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with an unusual pattern of hair loss was confirmed to have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and treated with specific medications.
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March 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Kevis P.F. may help with hair care when used with other products.
February 2021 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” A rare skin condition usually found near the eyes was found on a farmer's scalp.
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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin effectively treats yellow facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia patients.
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October 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib shows promise in treating atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, but only slight improvement in vitiligo.
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October 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” New treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia show promise, especially finasteride and dutasteride, with most patients seeing improvement or stabilization.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat skin disorders by reducing inflammation and androgen effects in skin cells.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in men and may be linked to immune triggers like vaccines.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” Fexofenadine reduces discomfort but doesn't significantly improve hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata treatment.
June 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice” Stopping fluvoxamine can reverse hair loss caused by the drug.
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January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A woman's vitiligo improved with tofacitinib treatment, and her skin color remained even after stopping the medication, but there are concerns about cancer risk.
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.
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March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
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February 2002 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.
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June 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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August 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
August 2015 in “Dermatología Argentina” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.
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November 1992 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a popular hair restoration method that uses body hair and leaves no scars.
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February 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.
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