Statement from the frontal fibrosing alopecia international expert alliance: SOFFIA 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the incidence of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) continues to rise, there is a need for an optimal treatment algorithm for FFA.

Objectives

To produce an international consensus statement on the treatment modalities and prognostic indicators of FFA.

Methods

Sixty-nine hair experts from six continents were invited to participate in a three-round Delphi process. The final stage was held as a virtual meeting facilitated via Zoom. The consensus threshold was set at ≥66%.

Results

Of 365 questions, expert consensus was achieved in 204 (56%) questions following completion of the three rounds. Three additional questions were included at the final meeting. The category with the strongest consensus agreement was disease monitoring (9; 100%). Questions perta

SUBMITTER: Meah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843854 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature