With the increasing reports of correlation of frontal fibrosing alopecia and titanium dioxide sunscreens, do you advise patients against the use of micronized sunscreens on the face?

Topics: Dermatology • Alopecia

Answer from: at Academic Institution

Yes, I believe titanium nanoparticles can be a trigger, and I advise avoiding this ingredient in sunscreens and foundations.

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