[Translated article] Low-dose Oral Minoxidil for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A 122-patient Case Series

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2025.02.008
• Publication Date: 2025-02-10T23:58:42Z
• Authors: C. Pindado-Ortega; R. Pirmez; D.F. Melo; L.J.F. Binato; M.L. Porriño-Bust...; J.B. Carpi; R. Gil-Redondo; Á. Hermosa-Gelbard; J. Jiménez-Cauhé; D. Saceda-Corralo; S. Vaño-Galván
• Keywords: Minoxidil

The objective of our study was to analyze the effectiveness oral minoxidil on frontotemporal hairline in patients with FFA. We conducted a retrospective, descriptive, multicenter 2 Brazilian and 1 Spanish centers. Responses were graded scale 3 positive points. A total 122 included. Subjective improvement density observed 45.1% patients, which categorized as mild (34.4%), moderate (9.0%), excellent (1.6%). Hair improved 57.4% patients' interparietal. Additionally, 25.4% 3.3% experienced eyebrow eyelash growth, respectively. Adverse effects detected 33.6% hypertrichosis being most common (23.8%). In this study, proved be an additional therapy for FFA that not only overall hair but also hairline.