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ArticleCureus2024

Navigating Diagnostic Uncertainty: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Versus Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Faciei With Genetic Testing Insights.

Deesha D Desai, Ambika Nohria, Jerry Shapiro, Kristen I Lo Sicco

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Deesha D DesaiDepartment of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA.
Ambika NohriaRonald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA.
Jerry ShapiroRonald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA.
Kristen I Lo SiccoRonald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology,, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei (KPAF) and frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) present diagnostic challenges due to their similar clinical characteristics. Dermatologists often employ overlapping treatment regimens, which may hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment expectations. Genetic testing offers promise for precise diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies, yet its utility in these conditions remains underexplored. This manuscript presents a unique case study of a 36-year-old male with symptoms of both KPAF and FFA, who underwent genetic testing. Despite testing negative for this mutation, the case underscores the potential of genetic testing to enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment outcomes.

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clinical casefrontal fibrosing alopeciagenetic testinghair losskeratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei

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PMCPMC11114203

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