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"Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men-an association with facial moisturisers and sunscreen".
Strazzulla LC, et al. Br J Dermatol. 2017.
Authors
Strazzulla LC1, Avila L1, Lo Sicco K1, Shapiro J1.
Author information
1The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York.
Citation
Br J Dermatol. 2017 Mar 16. doi: 10.1111/bjd.15464. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
We applaud Debroy-Kidambi et al for repeating their questionnaire study in male patients to determine possible environmental exposures that could be contributing to the increasing incidence of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). In fact, in our own clinic we have noted that patients are often as interested in the possible causes of this condition as they are in available treatment methods. The discrepancy in facial moisturizer use between men with FFA compared to controls (94% versus 32%, p<0.0001) and the consistent use of primary sunscreens among FFA patients (35% versus 4%, p=0.0012) lends support to the hypothesis that a component of leave-on cosmetics may be contributing to the development of this condition. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Strazzulla LC, et al. Br J Dermatol. 2017.
Authors
Strazzulla LC1, Avila L1, Lo Sicco K1, Shapiro J1.
Author information
1The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York.
Citation
Br J Dermatol. 2017 Mar 16. doi: 10.1111/bjd.15464. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
We applaud Debroy-Kidambi et al for repeating their questionnaire study in male patients to determine possible environmental exposures that could be contributing to the increasing incidence of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). In fact, in our own clinic we have noted that patients are often as interested in the possible causes of this condition as they are in available treatment methods. The discrepancy in facial moisturizer use between men with FFA compared to controls (94% versus 32%, p<0.0001) and the consistent use of primary sunscreens among FFA patients (35% versus 4%, p=0.0012) lends support to the hypothesis that a component of leave-on cosmetics may be contributing to the development of this condition. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
