Research & Literature

[Drug treatment of alopecia].

Wolff H

Der Internist 2015; (56(10)):1196-208 doi:10.1007/s00108-015-3763-3.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: possible association with leave-on facial skin care products and sunscreens; a questionnaire study.

Aldoori N, Dobson K, Holden CR, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2016; (175(4)):762-7 doi:10.1111/bjd.14535.

Recommendations on Screening for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy (2016 Revision).

Marmor MF, Kellner U, Lai TY, et al.

Ophthalmology 2016; (123(6)):1386-94.

Side Effects Related to 5 α-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment of Hair Loss in Women: A Review.

Seale LR, Eglini AN, McMichael AJ

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 2016; (15(4)):414-9.

Diagnostic Clues to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Patients of African Descent.

Callender VD, Reid SD, Obayan O, et al.

The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 2016; (9(4)):45-51.

[Frontal fibrosing alopecia: A prospective study of 20 cases].

Elloudi S, Gallouj S, Meziane M, et al.

Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie 2017; (144(6-7)):409-414 doi:10.1016/j.annder.2017.01.014.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical and prognostic classification.

Moreno-Arrones OM, Saceda-Corralo D, Fonda-Pascual P, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2017; (31(10)):1739-1745 doi:10.1111/jdv.14287.

Inflammatory features of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Ma SA, Imadojemu S, Beer K, Seykora JT

Journal of cutaneous pathology 2017; (44(8)):672-676 doi:10.1111/cup.12955.

Thermal imaging and dermoscopy for detecting inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Lis-Święty A, Miziołek B, Ranosz-Janicka I, et al.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2018; (17(2)):268-273 doi:10.1111/jocd.12379.

Development and validation of the Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Severity Score.

Saceda-Corralo D, Moreno-Arrones ÓM, Fonda-Pascual P, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2018; (78(3)):522-529 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2017.09.034.

The doll hairline: A clue for the diagnosis of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Brandi N, Starace M, Alessandrini A, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2017; (77(5)):e127-e128 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2017.05.052.

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia cannot be differentiated by histopathology.

Gálvez-Canseco A, Sperling L

Journal of cutaneous pathology 2018; (45(5)):313-317 doi:10.1111/cup.13112.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia: an evidence-based treatment update.

Murad A, Bergfeld W

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2018; (32(8)):1385-1390 doi:10.1111/jdv.14930.

Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases.

Harries MJ, Jimenez F, Izeta A, et al.

Trends in molecular medicine 2018; (24(5)):435-448 doi:10.1016/j.molmed.2018.03.007.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Regrowth following cessation of sunscreen on the forehead.

Cranwell WC, Sinclair R

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2019; (60(1)):60-61 doi:10.1111/ajd.12833.

A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Miteva M, Sabiq S

The American Journal of dermatopathology 2019; (41(2)):118-121 doi:10.1097/DAD.0000000000001247.

Lichen Planopilaris Caused by Wig Attachment: A Case of Koebner Phenomenon in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Taguti P, Dutra H, Trüeb RM

International journal of trichology 2018; (10(4)):172-174 doi:10.4103/ijt.ijt_48_18.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Women: The Mayo Clinic Experience With 148 Patients, 1992-2016.

Imhof RL, Chaudhry HM, Larkin SC, et al.

Mayo Clinic proceedings 2018; (93(11)):1581-1588 doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.05.036.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Severity Index: A Trichoscopic Visual Scale That Correlates Thickness of Peripilar Casts with Severity of Inflammatory Changes at Pathology.

Martínez-Velasco MA, Vázquez-Herrera NE, Misciali C, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2018; (4(4)):277-280 doi:10.1159/000487158.

Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center.

Mervis JS, Borda LJ, Miteva M

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) 2019; (235(2)):112-119 doi:10.1159/000494603.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case series of 65 patients seen in a single Italian centre.

Starace M, Brandi N, Alessandrini A, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2019; (33(2)):433-438 doi:10.1111/jdv.15372.

Medical therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review and clinical approach.

Ho A, Shapiro J

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2019; (81(2)):568-580 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.03.079.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: efficacy of treatment modalities.

Gamret AC, Potluri VS, Krishnamurthy K, Fertig RM

International journal of women's health 2019; (11()):273-285 doi:10.2147/IJWH.S177308.

Eyebrow Hair Transplantation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Pitfalls of Short- and Long-Term Results.

Audickaite A, Alam M, Jimenez F

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2020; (46(7)):922-925 doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000002207.

Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review.

Robinson G, McMichael A, Wang SQ, Lim HW

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2020; (82(3)):723-728 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.09.085.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Morgado-Carrasco D, Fustá-Novell X

JAMA dermatology 2020; (156(1)):92 doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2019.3110.

Pili Torti as a Sign of Eyebrow Involvement in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Ferrari B, Vincenzi C, Tosti A

Skin appendage disorders 2019; (5(6)):393-395 doi:10.1159/000502059.

Trichoscopy findings of frontal fibrosing alopecia on the eyebrows: A study of 151 cases.

Anzai A, Pirmez R, Vincenzi C, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021; (85(5)):1130-1134 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.12.023.

Profiling the human hair follicle immune system in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: can macrophage polarization differentiate these two conditions microscopically?

Harries M, Hardman J, Chaudhry I, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2020; (183(3)):537-547 doi:10.1111/bjd.18854.

Hair Transplantation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review.

Lee JA, Levy DA, Patel KG, et al.

The Laryngoscope 2021; (131(1)):59-66 doi:10.1002/lary.28551.

Trichoscopic evaluation of frontal hairline recession in Egyptian female patients.

Said M, El-Sayed SK, Elkhouly NDE

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2020; (19(10)):2706-2716 doi:10.1111/jocd.13324.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia shows robust T helper 1 and Janus kinase 3 skewing.

Del Duca E, Ruano Ruiz J, Pavel AB, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2020; (183(6)):1083-1093 doi:10.1111/bjd.19040.

Oral isotretinoin combined with topical clobetasol 0.05% and tacrolimus 0.1% for the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: a randomized controlled trial.

Mahmoudi H, Rostami A, Tavakolpour S, et al.

The Journal of dermatological treatment 2022; (33(1)):284-290 doi:10.1080/09546634.2020.1750553.

Recalcitrant lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia responding to tildrakizumab.

Trindade de Carvalho L, Meah N, Wall D, Sinclair R

Dermatologic therapy 2020; (33(4)):e13694 doi:10.1111/dth.13694.

Yellow dots in frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Thompson CT, Martínez-Velasco MA, Tosti A

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2021; (35(1)):e75-e76 doi:10.1111/jdv.16820.

Clinical characteristics, trichoscopy, histopathology and treatment outcomes of frontal fibrosing alopecia in an Asian population: A retro-prospective cohort study.

Panchaprateep R, Ruxrungtham P, Chancheewa B, Asawanonda P

The Journal of dermatology 2020; (47(11)):1301-1311 doi:10.1111/1346-8138.15517.

Risk factors for frontal fibrosing alopecia: A case-control study in a multiracial population.

Ramos PM, Anzai A, Duque-Estrada B, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021; (84(3)):712-718 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.08.076.

Consensus on the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

Bagatin E, Costa CS, Rocha MADD, et al.

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2020; (95 Suppl 1()):19-38 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2020.09.001.

Effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in real clinical practice.

Pindado-Ortega C, Saceda-Corralo D, Moreno-Arrones ÓM, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021; (84(5)):1285-1294 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.093.

Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide.

Imhof R, Tolkachjov SN

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology 2020; (13()):897-910 doi:10.2147/CCID.S235980.

Decreased melanocyte counts in the upper hair follicle in frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to lichen planopilaris: a retrospective histopathologic study.

Katoulis AC, Diamanti K, Damaskou V, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2021; (35(5)):e343-e345 doi:10.1111/jdv.17093.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Successfully Treated with Methotrexate or Just the Natural Disease Progression?

Morandi Stumpf MA, do Rocio Valenga Baroni E, Schafranski MD

Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC 2020; (28(3)):188-189.

The safety and efficacy of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for keloids and hypertrophic scars: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zhuang Z, Li Y, Wei X

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 2021; (47(5)):987-998 doi:10.1016/j.burns.2021.02.013.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Is There a Link in Relatives?

Ocampo-Garza SS, Orizaga-Y-Quiroga TL, Olvera-Rodríguez V, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2021; (7(3)):206-211 doi:10.1159/000512039.

Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG).

Olsen EA, Harries M, Tosti A, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2021; (185(6)):1221-1231 doi:10.1111/bjd.20567.

Long-Term Utility of Follicular Unit Excision in Lichen Planopilaris-Correlation of Graft Survival With Histopathological and Ultrasound Biomicroscopic Parameters.

Daruwalla SB, Dhurat R, Ghate S, Bhatt K

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2021; (47(9)):1243-1248 doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000003103.

Use of facial care products and frontal fibrosing alopecia: Coincidence or true association?

Leecharoen W, Thanomkitti K, Thuangtong R, et al.

The Journal of dermatology 2021; (48(10)):1557-1563 doi:10.1111/1346-8138.16063.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Kerkemeyer KLS, Eisman S, Bhoyrul B, et al.

Clinics in dermatology 2021; (39(2)):183-193 doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.10.007.

Finasteride for hair loss: a review.

Gupta AK, Venkataraman M, Talukder M, Bamimore MA

The Journal of dermatological treatment 2022; (33(4)):1938-1946 doi:10.1080/09546634.2021.1959506.

Hair Shaft Morphology, Elemental Composition, and Nanoparticles in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-control Study.

Lyakhovitsky A, Kartvelishvily E, Drousiotis T, et al.

Acta dermato-venereologica 2021; (101(9)):adv00541 doi:10.2340/00015555-3891.

Update on trichoscopy: Integration of the terminology by systematic approach and a proposal of a diagnostic flowchart.

Kinoshita-Ise M, Sachdeva M

The Journal of dermatology 2022; (49(1)):4-18 doi:10.1111/1346-8138.16233.

Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society.

Starace M, Orlando G, Iorizzo M, et al.

Dermatology practical & conceptual 2022; (12(1)):e2022080 doi:10.5826/dpc.1201a80.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Mimicking Alopecia Syphilitica.

Diehl KL, Erickson CP, Calame A, Cohen PR

Cureus 2022; (14(2)):e21901 doi:10.7759/cureus.21901.

Delineating Injectable Triamcinolone-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy and Therapeutic Options in 24 Patients-A Retrospective Study.

Sharma RK, Gupta M, Rani R

Indian dermatology online journal 2022; (13(2)):199-206 doi:10.4103/idoj.idoj_483_21.

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: review and update of diagnostic and therapeutic features.

Fechine COC, Valente NYS, Romiti R

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2022; (97(3)):348-357 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2021.08.008.

Frontiers in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Research: Pathobiology Progress and Translational Horizons.

Senna MM, Peterson E, Jozic I, et al.

JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health 2022; (2(3)):100113 doi:10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100113.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Sunscreen Use: A Cross-sectional Study of Actinic Damage.

Porriño-Bustamante ML, Montero-Vílchez T, Pinedo-Moraleda FJ, et al.

Acta dermato-venereologica 2022; (102()):adv00757 doi:10.2340/actadv.v102.306.

Assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Varghaei A, Rostami A, Yarmohamadi M, et al.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2022; (21(11)):6169-6173 doi:10.1111/jocd.15183.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Histopathological Comparison of the Frontal Hairline with Normal-Appearing Scalp.

Porriño-Bustamante ML, Pinedo-Moraleda FJ, Fernández-Flores Á, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2022; (11(14)) doi:10.3390/jcm11144121.

Trichoscopy-Derived Hairline Recession Equivalent in Monitoring Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Sicińska J, Kasprzak M, Walecka I

Skin appendage disorders 2022; (8(5)):362-367 doi:10.1159/000524127.

Hydroxychloroquine Dose and Risk for Incident Retinopathy : A Cohort Study.

Melles RB, Jorge AM, Marmor MF, et al.

Annals of internal medicine 2023; (176(2)):166-173 doi:10.7326/M22-2453.

Intralesional Corticosteroid Administration in the Treatment of Keloids: A Scoping Review on Injection Methods.

Yin Q, Louter JMI, Niessen FB, et al.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; (239(3)):462-477 doi:10.1159/000529220.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia and personal care product use: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kam O, Na S, Guo W, et al.

Archives of dermatological research 2023; (315(8)):2313-2331 doi:10.1007/s00403-023-02604-7.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Observational Single-Center Study of 306 Cases.

Carmona-Rodríguez M, Moro-Bolado F, Romero-Aguilera G, et al.

Life (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; (13(6)) doi:10.3390/life13061344.

Health-related quality of life (hrQoL) among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA): A systematic review.

Singh R, Wilborn D, Lintzeri DA, Blume-Peytavi U

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2023; (37(12)):2462-2473 doi:10.1111/jdv.19381.

Imaging Tools for Noninvasive Hair Assessment.

Rubin A, Shah RR, Khan S, et al.

Cutis 2023; (112(1)):E52-E57 doi:10.12788/cutis.0834.

Clinical effectiveness of finasteride versus hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A randomized controlled trial.

Saber M, Farokhshahi M, Fatemi Naeini F, et al.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2024; (23(2)):576-584 doi:10.1111/jocd.15993.

JAK Inhibitors in the Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris.

Nasimi M, Ansari MS

Skin appendage disorders 2024; (10(1)):10-17 doi:10.1159/000534631.

Dutasteride in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Seo HM, Oh SU, Kim S, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2024; (38(8)):1514-1521 doi:10.1111/jdv.19802.

Vibration assisted analgesia during intralesional corticosteroid therapy for alopecia.

Wynne MD, Harries T, Hennegan C, et al.

Skin health and disease 2024; (4(3)):e363 doi:10.1002/ski2.363.

Isotretinoin as a promising option in the treatment of facial papules of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Beyzaee AM, Babaei M, Ghoreishi B, et al.

International journal of dermatology 2024; (63(12)):1685-1690 doi:10.1111/ijd.17356.

Quality-of-life assessment and the impact of early diagnosis and treatment in lichen planopilaris: a systematic review.

Kelati A, Jafferany M

Clinical and experimental dermatology 2024; (50(1)):146-149 doi:10.1093/ced/llae339.

Target in Sight: A Comprehensive Review of Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Bull's Eye Maculopathy.

Snow Z, Seely K, Barrett S, et al.

Current ophthalmology reports 2024; (12(3)):38-48 doi:10.1007/s40135-024-00321-6.

The Perception of Contraceptive Practice Among Female Patients Treated With Isotretinoin in Saudi Arabia.

Almarri FH, Al Dhafiri M, Albejais RA, et al.

Cureus 2024; (16(9)):e69390 doi:10.7759/cureus.69390.

Assessment and Validity of Trichoscopy for Eyebrow Involvement in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-Control Study.

Kelati A, Halli W, Chiheb S

Dermatology practical & conceptual 2024; (14(4)) doi:10.5826/dpc.1404a277.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: An Update.

Messenger AG, Asfour L, Harries M

American journal of clinical dermatology 2025; (26(2)):155-174 doi:10.1007/s40257-024-00912-w.

Isotretinoin musculoskeletahl side effects: a systematic review.

Almutairi RR, Almutairi AG, Alhallafi AF, et al.

Dermatology reports 2024; (16(4)):9845 doi:10.4081/dr.2024.9845.

Reported psychiatric adverse events among isotretinoin users: Monitoring priorities from a 20-year FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database study.

Nie W, Wu X, Xia Y, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2025; (93(1)):64-72 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2025.02.072.

Trichoscopic Features of Lichen Planopilaris versus Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review.

Gowda SK, Errichetti E, Behera B, et al.

Dermatology practical & conceptual 2025; (15(1)) doi:10.5826/dpc.1501a4481.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review with Recent Updates.

Verma S, Marak A, Paul D

Indian journal of dermatology 2025; (70(2)):115 doi:10.4103/ijd.ijd_419_24.

Hair Transplant in Patchy Scarring Alopecia of the Fronto-Temporal Area.

Contin LA, Faro GBA, Santos LDN, Rocha VB

Skin appendage disorders 2025; (11(6)):531-535 doi:10.1159/000546631.

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Topical Jak Inhibitor Delgocitinib Cream in Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Martin A, Shokrian N, Kelley KJ, et al.

The Journal of investigative dermatology 2026; (146(5)):1265-1270.e7 doi:10.1016/j.jid.2025.09.375.

Consensus Document on the Clinical Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Recommendations From Spanish Working Group on Trichology and Onychology of the AEDV.

Saceda-Corralo D, Combalia A, Fernandez-Crehuet P, et al.

Actas dermo-sifiliograficas 2025; (117(1)):104486 doi:10.1016/j.ad.2025.104486.

Hair Care Habits and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-Control Study.

Ko EA, Cappetta ME, Rangel M, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2025; doi:10.1159/000549427.

Expert Consensus on the Rational Approach to Isotretinoin Usage for Effective Management of Acne: ERAISE ACNE Recommendations.

Kandhari S, Thomas J, Khunger N, et al.

Dermatology and therapy 2026; (16(6)):2607-2638 doi:10.1007/s13555-026-01681-6.

Successful Hair Regrowth in Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia With Combination Therapy.

Kadasa S, Alturkistani M, Aleissa AI, Alsantli A

Cureus 2026; (18(3)):e104784 doi:10.7759/cureus.104784.

Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation of Beard in Men with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Multicenter Prospective Study.

Salas-Callo CI, Azulay V, Saceda-Corralo D, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2026; doi:10.1159/000551425.

Alopecia Areata With an FFA-Like Phenotype: Clinicopathologic Features and Treatment Outcomes in a Prospective Cohort.

Zhang X, Qiao R, Liu Y, et al.

International journal of dermatology 2026; doi:10.1111/ijd.70493.

Stress: an important cofactor in patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Waśkiel-Burnat A, Starace M, Quadrelli F, et al.

Postepy dermatologii i alergologii 2026; (43(2)):185-190 doi:10.5114/ada.2026.161197.

Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation and Facial Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review.

Lázaro Escudero J, Moon JY, Fiedler J, et al.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2026; doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000005244.

Systematic review of efficacy of hair transplantation in patients with classic lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: revisiting the current evidence.

Palacios-Diaz RD, Lasheras-Pérez MA

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2026; (101(5)):501426 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2026.501426.