339 citations
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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.
December 2016 in “Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is increasing, especially in postmenopausal women, and treatment with finasteride can improve it.
19 citations
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May 2007 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
21 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin-A helps wounds heal without scars by promoting cell movement.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows increased inflammation and JAK-STAT pathway activity without reduced hair proteins.
58 citations
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April 1993 in “Developmental Biology” bFGF delays hair growth in mice.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
4 citations
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November 2020 in “Case reports in dermatology” A rare skin condition causes red, dark, bumpy facial lesions.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EBGS reduces platelet adhesion, potentially helping prevent blood clots.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Archives de Pédiatrie” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can occur in children, not just postmenopausal women.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A young woman developed facial bumps before hair loss, which is unusual for her condition.
8 citations
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October 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” FFA in men, often mistaken for other hair loss types, may be more common than thought and needs larger studies for confirmation.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The woman's skin and hair symptoms were confirmed as frontal fibrosing alopecia, and while facial papules are common in such cases, there's no effective local treatment, but systemic treatments can help.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FFA and FAPD might be related or stages of the same disease.
August 2021 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cosmetic treatments can replenish key amino acids in damaged hair, improving its strength and appearance.
96 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
53 citations
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June 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects postmenopausal women and may be linked to thyroid hormones.
1 citations
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
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.
July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Frontal fibrosing alopecia significantly affects men, often causing hair loss in eyebrows, beard, and sideburns.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Being allergic to linalool, a common fragrance ingredient, might contribute to developing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain genetic factors may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil.
38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2022 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hair loss along the frontal hairline, mainly in postmenopausal women, and needs better treatments.