Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes permanent hair loss. It is considered a type of scarring alopecia, so that, as the pathology progresses, the frontal hairline can be seen to recede. It is an autoimmune inflammatory process that attacks the follicular units but also leaves a visible scar on the scalp.
Why does frontal fibrosing alopecia occur?
The causes of frontal fibrosing alopecia can be multiple, and may be due to a combination of various factors that are producing the inflammatory process.
One of the causes may be due to hormonal changes, and it occurs especially in women during menopause. Another cause is due to a hereditary factor or even as a consequence of autoimmune diseases.
It is very important to know the specific cause in order to establish a specific treatment.
Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Once the diagnosis has been established, the objective of the treatment will be to control the evolution of the disease in order to stop the inflammation.
It is a type of alopecia that mainly affects the frontotemporal area, as well as the eyebrows, nape of the neck and body hair. Although there is no definitive solution, there are treatments to stop hair loss.
Thus, a very effective treatment is hair mesotherapy, which consists of pharmacological infiltration in the affected hair area by the dermatology specialist. These are microinjections that promote hair biostimulation, acting directly on the hair follicle, which helps to slow down hair loss.
Intralesional corticosteroids and anti-androgens stabilize hair loss. This treatment is an essential preliminary step if the patient intends to undergo a hair transplant. However, in order to be able to apply this treatment there must be no inflammation and the transplanted area must be small.
FAS: Fixed Capillary System, as a natural hair prosthesis.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can make the patient feel insecure. The FAS Fixed Hair System is a natural hair prosthesis that is fixed to the skin of the scalp and allows the patient to lead a normal life, as it is compatible with sports activities, bathing and even going to the beach.
In order to adapt the hair as much as possible, and achieve a biocompatible hair prosthesis with similar characteristics to natural hair, a hair sample is extracted from the patient and sent to the laboratories, where they will make the ideal prosthesis for the patient.