Being that FFA and LPP are "rare" types of hairloss, it seems treatment for these types of loss are being ignored/aren't a priority. It's a double whammy that transplant seems to not be an option as well, just wondering if there are any new cases, techniques, or studies on ways to get these to work? Are stem cell transplants an option? And have any of you had patients who finally reached the "burn out" stage? I don't see many (if any) sufferers on the internet speak of reaching "burn out".
June 27, 2015
Answer: Treatments for FFA FFA is challenging to treat. I'd strongly advise you see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss. In the last year, more and more research has shown a clear benefit for finasteride and dutasteride in treating these conditions. These are off label indications for these drugs (and mainly used for male hair loss) but can be used for post menopausal women with FFA.Other treatments can also be considered for individuals with FFA, including hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and steroid injections You need to see a dermatologist specializing in hair loss who treats many, many patients with FFA. That's the best route to go. Yes, hair transplants for FFA are challenging. Some work, some don't. Some work great and then lose hair down the road. But yes, patients do burn out. The interesting thing about finasteride and dutasteride is some patients actually grow hair back which we would have said a few years ago was impossible. Granted it doesn't happened for everyone, but does happen for many.
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June 27, 2015
Answer: Treatments for FFA FFA is challenging to treat. I'd strongly advise you see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss. In the last year, more and more research has shown a clear benefit for finasteride and dutasteride in treating these conditions. These are off label indications for these drugs (and mainly used for male hair loss) but can be used for post menopausal women with FFA.Other treatments can also be considered for individuals with FFA, including hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and steroid injections You need to see a dermatologist specializing in hair loss who treats many, many patients with FFA. That's the best route to go. Yes, hair transplants for FFA are challenging. Some work, some don't. Some work great and then lose hair down the road. But yes, patients do burn out. The interesting thing about finasteride and dutasteride is some patients actually grow hair back which we would have said a few years ago was impossible. Granted it doesn't happened for everyone, but does happen for many.
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June 29, 2015
Answer: Frontal fibrosing Alopecia This is a very complex situation and complete stabilization must be documented prior to consideration of any transplant procedure.I first attempt resolution with PRP injections in conjunction with a low laser therapy andtopical minoxidil. If after several months I see some follicular stimulation or at least no signs of inflammation, at this time I would consider a trial sample dose transplant prior to proceeding with a significant transplant procedure.The patient should be fully aware that there's considerable speculation regarding a high success rate however, pending a already successful sampled transplant area, the level of confidence could increase significantly at this time before moving ahead.
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June 29, 2015
Answer: Frontal fibrosing Alopecia This is a very complex situation and complete stabilization must be documented prior to consideration of any transplant procedure.I first attempt resolution with PRP injections in conjunction with a low laser therapy andtopical minoxidil. If after several months I see some follicular stimulation or at least no signs of inflammation, at this time I would consider a trial sample dose transplant prior to proceeding with a significant transplant procedure.The patient should be fully aware that there's considerable speculation regarding a high success rate however, pending a already successful sampled transplant area, the level of confidence could increase significantly at this time before moving ahead.
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