J Am Acad Dermatol March 2020 PMID 31654665

Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review.

Gabrielle Robinson, Amy McMichael, Steve Q Wang, Henry W Lim

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14
Peak: 4 in Feb 2020
across 3 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

283,312
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5,650

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246,455

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Feb 2020 – Feb 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Participants show curiosity about the potential link between sunscreen and FFA, referencing the review and society responses with phrases like 'no hay evidencia suficiente' and 'comenta que no hay causalidad,' which highlights the cautious tone and focus on current evidence limitations. The tone remains informative, with some posts questioning causality but generally avoiding strong conclusions.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts indicate mixed opinions, with some acknowledging the inconclusive evidence and others questioning the link between sunscreen and the condition.

InterestModerate interest

Overall interest is moderate; many posts reference the publication but do not delve deeply into detailed analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments show a willingness to discuss implications, such as the response from the American Hair Research Society, but the engagement remains relatively surface-level.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to reflect curiosity rather than a shift in beliefs or practices, indicating minimal immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a type of scarring hair loss with unknown causes, and its cases seem to be rising over time, possibly due to environmental factors.
  • Some observational studies suggest a link between sunscreen use on the face and the development of FFA, but this does not prove that sunscreen causes the condition.
  • More research is needed to understand how sunscreen and environmental factors might contribute to FFA, as current evidence is inconclusive.]

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Pablo L Ortiz Romero
@drpabloortiz · X

¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no hay evidencia suficiente para considerar la causalidad #dermatología Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review https://t.co/bM30jbF7Fc

Feb 26, 2020 · 23 likes · 4 shares · 5,943 followers View post →
JAAD Journals
@JAADjournals · X

Response from the American Hair Research Society to “Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review” https://t.co/MEcoUf2JGX

Mar 5, 2020 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 18,502 followers View post →
RujSuparujรุจชวนคุย
@DrSuparuj · X

Robinson G, McMichael A, Wang SQ, Lim HW. Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar;82(3):723-728.

Feb 16, 2023 · 9,389 followers View post →
Rosanelly Roye
@rosanellyroye · X

RT @JAADjournals: Response from the American Hair Research Society to “Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review” https://t.co/MEc…

Mar 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,094 followers View post →
FlorViolet1
@FlorViolet1 · X

RT @drpabloortiz: ¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no h…

Feb 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 887 followers View post →
Rodrigo Roldan Marin
@roroderm · X

RT @drpabloortiz: ¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no h…

Feb 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 714 followers View post →

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RujSuparujรุจชวนคุย
@DrSuparuj · X

Robinson G, McMichael A, Wang SQ, Lim HW. Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Mar;82(3):723-728.

Feb 16, 2023 · 9,389 followers View post →
Rosanelly Roye
@rosanellyroye · X

RT @JAADjournals: Response from the American Hair Research Society to “Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review” https://t.co/MEc…

Mar 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,094 followers View post →
Jose Carlos Quiroz V
@josecarlosqv · X

RT @JAADjournals: Response from the American Hair Research Society to “Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review” https://t.co/MEc…

Mar 5, 2020 · 2 shares · 89 followers View post →
JAAD Journals
@JAADjournals · X

Response from the American Hair Research Society to “Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review” https://t.co/MEcoUf2JGX

Mar 5, 2020 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 18,502 followers View post →
Rodrigo Roldan Marin
@roroderm · X

RT @drpabloortiz: ¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no h…

Feb 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 714 followers View post →
FlorViolet1
@FlorViolet1 · X

RT @drpabloortiz: ¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no h…

Feb 27, 2020 · 4 shares · 887 followers View post →
Ana Loaiza MD
@aldermatologia · X

RT @drpabloortiz: ¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no h…

Feb 26, 2020 · 4 shares · 197 followers View post →
Pablo L Ortiz Romero
@drpabloortiz · X

¿Los Fotoprotectores producen #AlopeciaFrontalFibrosante? Un trabajo reciente publicado en ⁦@JAADjournals⁩ comenta q no hay evidencia suficiente para considerar la causalidad #dermatología Sunscreen and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A review https://t.co/bM30jbF7Fc

Feb 26, 2020 · 23 likes · 4 shares · 5,943 followers View post →