31 citations
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April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
19 citations
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January 1997 in “Endocrinology” Testosterone can slow hair growth in adult monkeys, but a blocker called RU 58841 can counteract this and potentially help hair regrow.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Wearing a ponytail often is linked to hair loss at the front of the scalp in Chinese women.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplantation effectively lowers high foreheads in Asian women, with high satisfaction and no major complications.
4 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hairline recession causes in Egyptian women, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common.
4 citations
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April 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
3 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
1 citations
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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.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
January 2007 in “Zhongguo linchuang yixue” Men with androgenetic alopecia have lower Keratin 15 levels in their frontal hair follicles.
July 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Managing expectations and using skilled techniques are key for patient satisfaction in hairline transplants.
April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The 2940-nm Er: YAG fractional laser may help treat receding frontal hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not accessible.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Phenoxyethanol in hair growth products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Early combination therapy can effectively regrow hair in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
45 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation might work for some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A unique type of hair loss mimics another condition but has minimal inflammation and specific immune cells present.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
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.
Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Eyebrow hair transplants in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia may look good at first but often lose the new hair after a few years.
March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps improve hairline and eyebrow coverage in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
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January 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant destroyed by lichen planopilaris.
24 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.