Frontal fibrosing alopecia during treatment of chronic hepatitis C: a case report
- Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology
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Francisco Ronaldo Moura Filho, Dina Fabrício Da Silva, Silvana De Albuquerque Silva Damasceno, Sandra Adolfina Reyes Romero
Getúlio Vargas University Hospital, Amazonas Federal University, Brazil - Dina Fabr, Getúlio Vargas University Hospital, Amazonas Federal University, Brazil
- Silvana De Albuquerque Silva Damasceno, Getúlio Vargas University Hospital, Amazonas Federal University, Brazil
- Sandra Adolfina Reyes Romero , Getúlio Vargas University Hospital, Amazonas Federal University, Brazil
Abstract
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a predominantly frontotemporal type of cicatricial alopecia that determines an irreversible loss of hair strands. Its cause is unknown, however reports suggest that hormonal and immunological factors are involved in its etiology. It affects postmenopausal women more frequently and there are no cases associated with chronic hepatitis C in literature. This study reportsa frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with treatment for hepatitis C with interferon and ribavirin.
Keywords
Frontal fibrosing alopecia, Cicatricial alopecia, Hepatitis C, Interferon, Ribavirin, Hair loss, Fibrosing, Autoimmune, Ribavirin, Dermoscopy, Thyroid function, Hyperkeratotic, Eyebrows, Immunocomplexes, Cryoglobulinemia
