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Renaming frontal fibrosing alopecia is a step too far

open access: yes, 2019
To the Editor: I read with interest the letter by Tziotzios et al, in which they propose to rename frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) as lichen planopilaris of Kossard, in honor of the Australian dermatologist who first described this condition.1 They ...
Byth, Lachlan A
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia in a 46-year-old man [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a scarring alopecia thatis characterized by recession of the frontotemporalhairline with the frequent loss of eyebrows. Itpredominantly affects postmenopausal womenand only rarely affects men.
White, Forrest   +4 more
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Case report of connubial frontal fibrosing alopecia

open access: yes, 2018
Since its original report in 1994, frontal fibrosing alopecia has become increasingly common, attracting the attention of the medical community and giving rise to speculations on its etiology, specifically the possibility of environmental factors ...
RalphM Trüeb   +4 more
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The spectrum of fibrosing alopecias

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, 2022
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia considered the most common cause of scarring hair loss in adults. It has been classified into three clinical variants: classical LPP, frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and Graham ...
Gloria Orlando   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Standardizing the clinical and dermatoscopic exam for patients with afro‐textured hair and scarring alopecia: A scoping review and clinical guide

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, 2022
Alopecia is one of the most common reasons for a dermatology visit among Black patients. Patients with concomitant afro‐textured hair and scarring alopecias are often subjected to delays in diagnosis and treatment. Race‐discordant physicians may find the
Prince Adotama   +6 more
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Associations Between GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists and Alopecia: A Multi‐Centre Retrospective Analysis and Public Interest Trends

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 901-905, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background There is a growing body of literature suggesting that GLP‐1 receptor agonists (GLP‐1RAs) may be associated with hair loss; however, primary literature is sparse. Additionally, it is not well‐established which types of hair loss may be associated with GLP‐1RA use. Objectives This study aims to assess associations between GLP‐1RAs and
Lauren M. Ching   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frontal fibrosing alopecia

open access: yesJournal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, 2015
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) was first described in 1994. It is characterized by scarring alopecia in bands involving the anterior area of the scalp. Alopecia of the eyebrows is frequently associated, as are pubic, facial and body hair alopecia.
Katsarou-Katsari, A., Papagiannaki, K.M.
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia: An update on the hypothesis of pathogenesis and treatment

open access: yesInternational Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2019
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a relatively new scarring alopecia that is considered a variant of lichen planopilaris (LPP) with no recognized promising treatments. In this study, we tried to clarify the underlying signaling pathways and their roles
Soheil Tavakolpour, PhD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contact Sensitization in Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Patch Test Results With an Extended Baseline Series in Consecutive Patients

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, Volume 95, Issue 2, Page 192-199, August 2026.
Sensitization to propolis, shellac and gallate mix is FFA‐associated, but its relevance is largely unknown. Sensitization to salicylates is frequent and associated with symptoms of intolerance to sun exposure or sunscreens. No significant improvement by allergen avoidance is identified.
María‐Antonia Pastor‐Nieto   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alopecia frontal fibrosante: relato de caso Frontal fibrosing alopecia: case report

open access: yesAnais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2010
A alopécia frontal fibrosante é uma forma de alopécia cicatricial progressiva e, frequentemente, irreversível, marcada por um infiltrado liquenóide na histologia.
Débora Nathália Smidarle   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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