Is there a pathogenetic link between frontal fibrosing alopecia, androgenetic alopecia, and fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution?

Abstract

Frequent coexistence of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been reported in the literature, but little attention has been given to the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying this potential association. FFA is characterized by progressive cicatricial fronto-temporal hairline recession, mostly affecting peri-menopausal women. Immune mechanisms seem to play a pivotal pathogenetic role.

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