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July 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Men's thigh hair grows longer and has a longer growth cycle than women's, but arm hair growth is similar between genders.
5 citations
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February 2016 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” The patient had a severe itchy rash and hair loss in the armpits.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Lower PPARγ levels and specific gene variations are linked to more severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
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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.
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April 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
February 2024 in “Skin research and technology” The research suggests that immune cells and a specific type of cell death called ferroptosis are involved in Frontal fibrosis alopecia.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Bogotá mainly affects postmenopausal women, with possible links to hormonal changes and sunscreen use.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 19-year-old man had a rare skin condition on one side of his face that looked like another skin disease.
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December 2018 Alopecia frontal fibrosante affects facial vellus hair and can be diagnosed with dermatoscopy.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
49 citations
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January 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that post-menopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a poorly understood condition that does not respond well to common treatments.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Antiandrogenic drugs could be a good treatment option for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
26 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery” The new laser technique effectively reduces forehead lines with fewer side effects and faster recovery.
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February 2023 in “Cell” Fingerprints form uniquely before birth due to specific genetic pathways and local signals.
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July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
6 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia has occurred in two related male families.
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February 1991 in “Development” Fos protein is crucial for cell transition to cornification in keratinized tissues.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatments.
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September 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
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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.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” BRAF inhibitors for melanoma often cause skin side effects, but they can be managed with proper care.
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Excessive sun protection might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations
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September 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair from the forehead can be used to reconstruct eyebrows.
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December 1960 in “Archives of Dermatology” Steroid injections can help regrow hair in some alopecia cases.
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PEODDN is a rare skin disorder with limited treatment options, best treated with laser therapy.
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January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The term "Porokeratotic Adnexal Ostial Nevus" is suggested as a more appropriate name.