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January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics” The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
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January 2009 in “Human cell culture”
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.
December 2016 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride for hair loss may cause erectile dysfunction due to tissue fibrosis, and various factors contribute to female sexual dysfunction.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early diagnosis and combination therapy, especially with finasteride and dutasteride, are key to managing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia effectively.
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July 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Facial care products are not linked to causing frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Nevus psiloliparus lacks mature hair follicles but keeps other skin structures intact.
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August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Cystic panfolliculoma resembles hair follicle tumors due to specific cell interactions.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Early diagnosis of PSIS can lead to normal height with growth hormone and testosterone treatment.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors updated the criteria for diagnosing frontal fibrosing alopecia, making it easier to diagnose without a biopsy.
September 2025 in “Cureus” Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in Parry-Romberg syndrome.
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May 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Significant progress was made in understanding PXE, but effective treatments are still needed.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pentoxifylline effectively improves pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis.
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August 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in men is often missed and can come with symptoms like facial bumps and hair loss on eyebrows and limbs.
45 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
January 2011 in “Journal of Diagnosis and Therapy on Dermato-venereology” Genetics, low estrogen, and low iron levels contribute to female hair loss, with specific scalp signs indicating severity.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
March 2015 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces PSA levels by around 40-50% in BPH patients.
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the lower limbs, mainly in men, with unclear causes and treatments that often don't work well.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” Analyzing follicular fluid can help predict and improve outcomes for women with PCOS undergoing fertility treatments.
24 citations
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
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April 1997 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” PC-associated alopecia has unique microscopic features.
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July 2012 in “Der Urologe” Finasteride effectively reduces prostate size and symptoms in most BPH patients.
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.