What is FFA?
The condition known as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) has only been recognised relatively recently in the medial arena with the number of reported cases increasing. The cause of FFA is unknown. It is thought that hormones may be partially responsible, as it typically affects post-menopausal women and can occur alongside genetic hair loss (also known as androgenetic or female pattern hair loss). What has been confirmed is that the body’s immune system is affected, especially T-lymphocytes – a type of white blood cell. In layman’s terms when the body mounts an immune response, this causes inflammation which eventually destroys the hair follicles sadly.
FFA is scarring alopecia so the skin has a different texture and the hair line slowly sinks back. Skin can be shiny and thick in appearance.
What can you do if you have FFA?
FFA causes baldness at the front and sides of the head, as a woman this can be quite confronting as the condition leaves you with no hair at the front of your head.
Some of the best hair loss solutions for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia include:
SCARVES / HATS
A simple yet effective way of covering the bald area. Tying a scarf and wearing as a fashion statement is an easy fix which gives an illusion that your hair is still all looking fine, as the area of baldness is covered.
WIG
A full wig will provide the coverage required to cover and is one of the best hair loss solutions for Frontal Fibrosing Alopoecia.
HAIR TOPPERS
Hair toppers secured at the front with tape are a great way to still incorporate your own biological hair. Sometimes, the side areas still look a little bare due to the nature of the hair loss pattern created by FFA
HAIRY BAND-AIDS
To really experience the best hair loss solution for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, we recommend a combination of Hairy Band-Aid and human hair topper.-
What is a Hairy Band-Aid?
Cleverly developed by the Wig Specialist at The Petite Wig Company, a Hairy Band-Aid offers 6 weeks of coverage for areas missing hair and is as close to the wearer’s biological hair as possible.
This is especially great for the front hairline where side areas are bald. How it works… The area is measured and a template made. A customised skin is then cut to measure and fit the area perfectly. This piece will not come off until removed and reapplied six weeks later, completely sweat/water resistant.
A hairy bandaid provides 6 weeks of wear enabling the wearer to enjoy everyday activities including swimming, just like having their own hair. Usually a human hair topper is added to fill in the top area of the head too.
This system is a revolutionary best hair loss solutions for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. Although relatively new to the hair loss solution world. The Hairy Band-Aid is as close to growing your own hair back as you can get.
