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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study concludes that Traction Alopecia is often overlooked in women and children of color, and better recognition and follow-up care are needed.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Topical tofacitinib may help regrow hair in children with alopecia totalis.
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.
January 2026 in “Endocrinology”
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib can be effective in treating hair loss caused by alopecia areata.
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Smoking doesn't cause or prevent Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hormonal imbalance may be involved, and a combination of antiandrogens and steroids can help stabilize the condition.
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January 2021 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Titanium nanoparticles may trigger frontal fibrosing alopecia, so avoid products with them.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” Standard dosing is more effective for severe alopecia areata in children, but unorthodox dosing can be safe and considered if needed.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Tofacitinib may be safe and effective for treating certain skin conditions in children.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatments.
January 2007 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Tofacitinib works well for treating alopecia areata, especially when combined with corticosteroids, but is less effective if the disease has lasted over 2 years.
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Forsythiaside A helps protect cells and liver from damage by reducing oxidative stress and boosting antioxidants.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More research needed to confirm finasteride as standard treatment for FFA.
Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
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February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin may be effective for treating Fox-Fordyce disease.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The excimer laser is a promising and safe treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia.
April 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Daughters with affected mothers may develop frontal fibrosing alopecia early.
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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.
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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.
May 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine improved hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Ustekinumab treatment didn't prevent frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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August 2006 in “Behavior Therapy” Group behavior therapy reduces hair-pulling symptoms more than supportive therapy but has limited long-term effectiveness.
Almond and sunflower seed tofu is high in protein and marketed for diets and vegetarians.
January 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Hair loss condition FFA was seen before the appearance of skin depigmentation vitiligo in a patient.