37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.
April 2023 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” Cosmetic products or emotional factors might contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis.
September 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Isotretinoin at low doses effectively treats facial papules in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
October 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” Tofacitinib, a hair regrowth treatment, may worsen acne.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Early diagnosis and quick treatment improve life quality for FFA patients.
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.
8 citations
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November 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.
August 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
102 citations
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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.
33 citations
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January 2010 in “Case reports in dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
12 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatments.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Consider TFI in facial hypopigmentation diagnoses and confirm with a biopsy.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” Hepatitis C treatment may cause frontal fibrosing alopecia.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A patient had both chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
13 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect African men and may be underdiagnosed.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.
May 2024 in “International Seven Journal of Multidisciplinary” More research is needed to better understand and treat Fibrosing Frontal Alopecia.
The study concluded that Frontal fibrosing alopecia can affect younger people, is often missed in men, and may be autoimmune-related.
35 citations
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January 2008 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” KFSD can be linked to acne keloidalis nuchae and tufted hair folliculitis.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Tofacitinib taken by mouth helps treat hair loss in children.
February 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Terbinafine is more effective than itraconazole for toenail fungus, especially in older patients, and debridement improves its effectiveness.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
20 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Tofacitinib effectively improved hair regrowth and skin condition in a woman with alopecia totalis and lichen planus hypertrophicus.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Isotretinoin can effectively reduce symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
23 citations
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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.