I‘m a 30 year old demale and my hairline seems to be receding. wonder if this looks like FFA? (photos)

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Hello, I‘m a 30 year old Female and my hairline seems to recede and there are many lonely hairs left and the Skin at the hairloss areas is pale. I wonder if that look like ffa?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

It is difficult to determine whether you have frontal fibrosing alopecia based upon your pictures. It appears that there is some hypopigmentation which is a Hallmark of the disease. Atrophy and enlarged blood vessels are also seen commonly. You need to visit a hair loss expert who will do a microscopic examination with a dermatoscope or folliscope. Early treatment is essential.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

İt does not seem to recede but ıf you suspect that, would better to have a dermatoscopic exam and ıf needed a skin biopsy with an hair surgeon and/or endocrinologist , to find out any reason for hair loss.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Be sure to see a dermatologist for an up close dermatoscopic examination. A knowledgeable physician can help sort this out.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you had FFA, then the vellus hairs normally in the frontal leading edge of the hairline would be gone. I can't see enough to tell

I‘m a 30 year old demale and my hairline seems to be receding. wonder if this looks like FFA? (photos)

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