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Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: review and update of diagnostic and therapeutic features.
Fechine COC, Valente NYS, Romiti R. Fechine COC, et al. An Bras Dermatol. 2022 May-Jun;97(3):348-357. doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2021.08.008. Epub 2022 Apr 2. An Bras Dermatol. 2022. PMID: 35379508 Free PMC article. Review.
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are primary scarring alopecias where diagnosis can be suggested by clinical and trichoscopy features, especially in the early stages, but scalp biopsy is the standard exam for definitive diagnosis. …
Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are primary scarring alopecias where diagnosis can be suggest …
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update.
Messenger AG, Asfour L, Harries M. Messenger AG, et al. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2025 Mar;26(2):155-174. doi: 10.1007/s40257-024-00912-w. Epub 2024 Dec 19. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2025. PMID: 39699852 Review.
In this review, we discuss recent developments in our understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a disease that has become increasingly common and widespread since its first description in 1994. An inherited predisposition to frontal fibrosing …
In this review, we discuss recent developments in our understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a disease that has b …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Kerkemeyer KLS, Eisman S, Bhoyrul B, Pinczewski J, Sinclair RD. Kerkemeyer KLS, et al. Clin Dermatol. 2021 Mar-Apr;39(2):183-193. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.10.007. Epub 2020 Oct 17. Clin Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 34272007 Review.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a patterned primary cicatricial alopecia that was first described in 1994. Once rare, the incidence of FFA has increased dramatically, representing the current most common cause of cicatricial alopecia worldwi …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a patterned primary cicatricial alopecia that was first described in 1994. O …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia part II: Etiopathogenesis and management.
Ezzat RZ, Alenezi S, Miteva M. Ezzat RZ, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026 Apr;94(4):1075-1085. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.08.086. Epub 2025 Jan 11. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2026. PMID: 39800209 Review.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia poses a distinct dermatological challenge with epithelial-mesenchymal transition at its core, driving follicular cell transformation and fibrotic changes. Genetic studies highlight significant associations, while environmental trigg …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia poses a distinct dermatological challenge with epithelial-mesenchymal transition at its core …
[Frontal fibrosing alopecia-update].
Blume-Peytavi U, Hillmann K, Constantinou A, Vogt A. Blume-Peytavi U, et al. Hautarzt. 2022 May;73(5):344-352. doi: 10.1007/s00105-022-04983-w. Epub 2022 Apr 8. Hautarzt. 2022. PMID: 35394176 Review. German.
The number of patients presenting with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FAA) is increasing not only in hair clinics. The recognition of the peculiar clinical pattern and associated symptoms is an important prerequisite to ensure adequate counseling and therapeutic …
The number of patients presenting with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FAA) is increasing not only in hair clinics. The rec …
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution.
Griggs J, Trüeb RM, Gavazzoni Dias MFR, Hordinsky M, Tosti A. Griggs J, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Dec;85(6):1557-1564. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.12.056. Epub 2020 Jan 8. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021. PMID: 31926219 Review.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution (FAPD) is a newly recognized form of scarring alopecia sharing characteristics of both androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and lichen planopilaris. ...Physical examination and trichoscopic evi …
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution (FAPD) is a newly recognized form of scarring alopecia …
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia - a review and a practical guide for clinicians.
Kępińska K, Jałowska M, Bowszyc-Dmochowska M. Kępińska K, et al. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2022 Jun 24;29(2):169-184. doi: 10.26444/aaem/141324. Epub 2021 Aug 31. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2022. PMID: 35767748 Free article. Review.
Despite a significant increase in reported cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in literature, discussion about the possible role of environmental factors, instruction for diagnosis and guideline for treatment, are limited. ...Results obtained were that …
Despite a significant increase in reported cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in literature, discussion about th …
[Frontal fibrosing alopecia].
Wagner G, Meyer V, Sachse MM. Wagner G, et al. Hautarzt. 2016 Nov;67(11):891-896. doi: 10.1007/s00105-016-3855-6. Hautarzt. 2016. PMID: 27538878 Review. German.
Within the group of cicatricial alopecias, Kossard first described frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in 1994 as a variant of lichen planopilaris (LPP). ...In the majority of patients there is a loss of the eyebrows. Circumscribed alopecia and per …
Within the group of cicatricial alopecias, Kossard first described frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in 1994 as a …
Frontal fibrosing alopecia and personal care product use: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kam O, Na S, Guo W, Tejeda CI, Kaufmann T. Kam O, et al. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Oct;315(8):2313-2331. doi: 10.1007/s00403-023-02604-7. Epub 2023 Apr 4. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023. PMID: 37014396
BACKGROUND: Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a cicatricial alopecia affecting the frontotemporal hairline. ...
BACKGROUND: Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a cicatricial alopecia affecting the frontotemporal hairline. .. …
Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review.
Robinson G, McMichael A, Wang SQ, Lim HW. Robinson G, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar;82(3):723-728. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.09.085. Epub 2019 Oct 22. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020. PMID: 31654665 Review.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a cicatricial alopecia of unknown etiology. The incidence of FFA appears to be increasing with time, leading to suspicion of a possible environmental trigger. ...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a cicatricial alopecia of unknown etiology. The incidence of FFA appears to …
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