"Female androgenetic alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when the hair gradually loses density in the parietal areas of the head while respecting the frontal hairline. Female androgenetic alopecia, also known as common baldness, affects 5-10% of women and is defined as excessive hair loss that follows a specific pattern."
Marta, 42 years old
Something changed for Marta after she had her second child. It wasn't just that there were more laughter at home, occasional sleepless nights, and a new little person to care for. After pregnancy, her hair gradually lost volume and density. This worried Marta, but it was resolved as soon as she visited a specialized hair center where she was recommended the volume systems by the experts in Integral Hair hair integration systems.
Based on the information provided by the professionals at the center, we designed a Partial Integration System, selecting hairs that closely matched her texture and color.
We used a micro-perforated base weaving system that allowed her hair to intertwine with the new hair, thus recovering volume and density. This system can be washed and dried normally, requiring only a monthly or six-week revision at the hair center. And so, Marta could continue to enjoy laughter and everything else, with the same naturalness as always.
This procedure is similar to what is also done in cases of frontal fibrosing alopecia. Now, in addition to her smile, Marta has regained volume and density in her hair and maintains it by regularly visiting one of our collaborating centers.
The case we present of Nerea is not real. It is an avatar or fictional case that illustrates the situation of thousands of users who find themselves in the same situation.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia, also known as FFA, is a relatively new type of alopecia in the history of dermatology. The first description was made by Kossard in 1994.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia progressively recedes the hairline in the frontal and temporal regions, causing hair loss in the eyebrows and sometimes in the armpits as well.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mainly affects women and progresses slowly over the years. The first symptoms occur between 45 and 82 years of age, on average at 63, and it only starts before menopause in 5% of cases.
The origin of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is not known. For some specialists, it is considered a variant of another skin condition known as lichen planus.
The primary step is to consult a specialized dermatologist as soon as the first symptoms are noticed. From a pharmacological perspective, there are different treatments that can help slow down the progression of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and stabilize the situation. These treatments contribute to stabilization but do not help in regrowing the hair that has been lost so far.
The Frontalis® hair integration systems offered by Integral Hair, as illustrated in Nerea's case, are the only real and effective solution available. The integration systems we develop are part of a multidisciplinary project where different professionals collaborate, each from their own field of expertise, working towards a common solution.
Yes. Many users of our Frontalis® systems combine dermatological services with cosmetic services to restore the patient's appearance and improve their self-esteem. Dermatologists, physicians, and experts in Integration Systems collaborate, based on each patient's stage of alopecia, to provide the best solution.
For patients with stabilized Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, hair transplantation can be a viable option. However, it should be noted that after 2 or 3 years, hair loss could occur again, and hair transplantation is usually recommended for small areas of regrowth.
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