Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men – an association with facial moisturisers and sunscreens

Abstract

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) was first described by Kossard in 1994 in 6 postmenopausal women.¹ FFA remained rare during the 1990s but in the last 10-15 years it has become increasingly common, a phenomenon observed worldwide. The recent onset and apparent rising incidence of FFA suggest involvement of an environmental factor(s) in the aetiology. We previously reported a questionnaire study in women with FFA that asked about a wide range of medical, social and environmental exposures.

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