Table. Clinical Characteristics of Women With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) With and Without Persistent Inflammation During Follow-Up.
| Characteristic | FFA type | All patients with FFA (N=57) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With persistent inflammation (n=24) | Without persistent inflammation (n=33) | |||
| Age, mean (range), y | 63.6 (45-73) | 61.1 (42-70) | 62.4 (42-73) | .14 |
| Duration of the disease, mean (range), y | 6.7 (2-8) | 6.6 (2-9) | 6.6 (2-9) | .34 |
| Onset before menopause, No. (%) | 6 (25) | 4 (12) | 10 (18) | >.05 |
| FFASS at first visit, mean (range) | ||||
| Extent | 12.0 (2-20) | 12.5 (2-18) | 12.0 (2-20) | .24 |
| Inflammation | 1.9 (0-3) | 1.0 (0-2.5) | 1.2 (0-3) | .74 |
| Total | 13.9 (2-23) | 13.5 (2-20.5) | 13.2 (2-23) | .33 |
| Pruritus, No. (%) | 24 (100) | 30 (91) | 54 (95) | >.05 |
| Trichodynia, No. (%) | 8 (33) | 12 (36) | 20 (35) | >.05 |
| Eyebrow loss, No. (%) | 18 (75) | 25 (76) | 43 (75) | >.05 |
| Rosacea, No. (%) | 19 (79) | 5 (15) | 24 (42) | >.05 |
Abbreviation: FFASS, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Severity Score.