In this review, we discuss recent developments in our understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia, a disease that has become increasingly common and widespread since its first description in 1994. An inherited predisposition to frontal fibrosing alopecia, previously suspected from the occurrence of familial cases, has been confirmed through genetic studies. Nevertheless, the epidemiology continues to implicate environmental factors in the aetiology. The search has focussed mainly on personal skin care products such as facial moisturisers and UV filters, and there is also some evidence implicating exogenous oestrogens, but confirmation of direct causal links has so far proved elusive. The pathologic mechanisms underlying follicular deletion are being clarified, including the nature of the inflammatory component, the loss of follicular immune privilege in the bulge region and the role of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the scarring process. Lichen planus pigmentosus, a common accompaniment to frontal fibrosing alopecia in those with darker skin, is probably a feature of the same pathology affecting interfollicular epidermis, rather than a co-morbidity, and may offer new clues to the aetiology. Treatment is still based largely on retrospective case series and variable endpoints. However, methods for assessing frontal fibrosing alopecia and monitoring treatment responses have been strengthened and randomised controlled trials with novel agents (e.g. Janus kinase inhibitors) are in progress. As the main aim of effective treatment is to prevent disease progression, early diagnosis will remain an important target, as will prevention in the longer term.

Andrew G. Messenger

Leila Asfour

Matthew Harries

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

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《美国临床皮肤病学杂志》致力于通过发表涵盖皮肤病管理各个方面的批判性和综合性评论文章，以及以临床为重点的原创研究，推动皮肤病学领域的循证治疗和有效患者管理。该杂志提供多种增强功能，旨在提高期刊内容的知名度、读者群和教育价值。每篇文章都附有关键点摘要，方便读者快速了解内容。此外，文章可能还附有简单的语言摘要，以帮助患者、护理人员及其他相关人士理解重要的医学进展。杂志还提供包括幻灯片、视频和动画在内的多种增强功能选项，所有这些内容均经过同行评审，确保达到与文章本身相同的高标准。同行评审过程使用由国际专家数据库支持的 EDITORIAL MANAGER® 进行，该数据库与其他 ADIS 期刊共享。

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