Frontal fibrosing alopecia in male patients: a report of 12 cases

Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia in two male families

“…Hormonal factors are thought to be involved, and recently sunscreens have been postulated as possible exogenous triggers . Less than a hundred cases of men having FFA have been reported worldwide since 1994 . Furthermore, reported familial cases of FFA may point to a possible genetic susceptibility with a common environmental exposure .…”

Multiple eruptive dermatofibromas in HIV: an immune reconstitution associated disease?

“…1 Cutaneous lichen planus (CLP) was observed in up to 20% of an OLP population, 2 and more than 50% of patients with CLP have concomitant OLP. 1 Cutaneous lichen planus (CLP) was observed in up to 20% of an OLP population, 2 and more than 50% of patients with CLP have concomitant OLP.…”

“…1 It is said that the appearance of at least 15 DFs over a few months in a patient allows a diagnosis of MEDF, 2 although an alternative criterion has been proposed in which the appearance of at least five DFs in a 4-month timeframe establishes the diagnosis. 1 It is said that the appearance of at least 15 DFs over a few months in a patient allows a diagnosis of MEDF, 2 although an alternative criterion has been proposed in which the appearance of at least five DFs in a 4-month timeframe establishes the diagnosis.…”

“…1 Altered immunity seems to play a role in MEDF. Lesions often develop after a traumatic insult to the skin.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5] Differences exist, however, in presentation between men and woman that merit discussion. [1][2][3][4][5] Differences exist, however, in presentation between men and woman that merit discussion.…”