December 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment to maintain results.
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.
4 citations
,
October 2012 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity is a key sign for diagnosing and managing male pattern baldness.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available.
January 2006 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The trichotillometer is a simple, effective tool for diagnosing and assessing female pattern hair loss.
33 citations
,
January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow down hair growth when combined with certain cells from bald scalps, and this effect can be blocked by an androgen receptor blocker.
Women with a certain type of hair loss have more copper in the back of their head than the front, and treatment can normalize hair but not copper levels.
125 citations
,
May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The BASP classification is a detailed and accurate way to categorize hair loss in both men and women.
63 citations
,
October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
23 citations
,
November 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that severity of Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not linked to how long someone has it, can start before menopause, and eyebrow loss may be an early sign.
19 citations
,
May 2013 in “Annals of Oncology” Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.
15 citations
,
January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Increased scalp sweating in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to local skin inflammation.
14 citations
,
January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
10 citations
,
December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.
7 citations
,
August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparse eyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
6 citations
,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.
5 citations
,
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.
4 citations
,
August 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher p63 and CD34 levels found in specific scalp areas may affect hair loss progression.
3 citations
,
May 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses” A new hair transplant method suggests freezing and storing dense hairs for future use to address severe hair loss.
3 citations
,
June 2017 in “Medical lasers” A treatment combining laser energy and injections improved hair loss and unexpectedly also reduced hair graying.
3 citations
,
December 2004 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration, especially at the hairline and frontal hair volume, can improve facial balance and attractiveness, with follicular unit transplantation being a successful method.
2 citations
,
June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
1 citations
,
May 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia needs better diagnostics and treatments, with dutasteride showing promise.
1 citations
,
July 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Portraits show women's hairlines have moved forward over time, suggesting changes in the occurrence of frontal hair loss.
1 citations
,
December 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.
1 citations
,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
1 citations
,
August 2013 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” Early hair loss may increase the risk of prostate cancer, especially in African American men and those with frontal baldness.
January 2025 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage fibrosing alopecia in older women.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.