39 citations
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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.
January 2024 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring hair loss condition mainly affecting postmenopausal women, with unclear causes.
June 2024 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Schizophrenia risk genes may affect early brain development, contributing to the disease.
December 2023 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Finasteride use is linked to increased reports of cognitive problems, especially in younger people with hair loss.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia's cause is unclear, affects mainly postmenopausal women, and current treatments focus on stopping hair loss rather than regrowth.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” Neurosteroids may help treat disorders with too much dopamine activity.
57 citations
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January 2003 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
January 2011 in “McGraw-Hill eBooks” SAD patients show different brain activity patterns, which might help identify the disorder.
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.
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.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.
5 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study suggests hormonal factors may play a role in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and that treatments like oral antiandrogens and steroids could be beneficial.
June 2013 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” Finasteride improved reflexes and motor activity in rats with liver-related brain issues.
September 2025 in “Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Tip Dergisi” Skin issues are common in people with neurodegenerative diseases.
7 citations
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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.
July 2023 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” Trazodone and Chlorpromazine might help treat sexual dysfunction from finasteride and SSRIs.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
329 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.
Blocking 5α-reductase can reduce sleep deprivation-related behavioral issues in rats.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” May 2025 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
4 citations
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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.
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.
35 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience” Formononetin may help protect the brain and treat neurological diseases.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Deep Brain Stimulation helps manage Parkinson's symptoms when medication isn't enough.
March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.
November 2020 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride might affect memory by impacting cholinergic system.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some overweight or obese men with long-term frontal fibrosing alopecia may have abnormal sex hormone levels.