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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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Broader categories

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

Could a new drug halt hair loss from frontal fibrosing alopecia?

Disease control Ongoing

This pilot study tests the safety and effectiveness of baricitinib, a drug that targets inflammation, in 15 women with active frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). FFA is a condition that causes scarring and permanent hair loss, mainly at the front of the scalp and eyebrows. The stud…

Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC