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Frontal fibrosing alopecia

MONDO:0016776

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a rare variant of lichen planopilaris characterized by symmetrical, progressive, band-like anterior hair loss of the scalp.

Also known as: FFA

5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Alopecia (109) Human disease (14) Disorder of pilosebaceous unit (7) Disease by body system or component (0) Hair anomaly (0) Integumentary system disorder (0) Skin appendage disorder (0)

Trials to join now! 1 Not yet recruiting 3 Not yet finished but already full! 1

New pill could stop scarring hair loss in its tracks

Disease control Recruiting now

This study tests a daily pill called deucravacitinib in 20 adults with two types of scarring hair loss (CCCA and FFA). The goal is to see if it can reduce inflammation and scarring on the scalp over 48 weeks. All participants receive the drug, and researchers will measure changes…

Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC

Frontal fibrosing alopecia

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New pill could stop scarring hair loss in its tracks