Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity

    July 2023 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”
    Raíssa Rodriguez Melo, Rita Fernanda Cortez de Almeida, Michela Starace, Daniel Fernandes Melo
    TLDR A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
    The study investigates the use of the anagen pull test as a predictor of Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) activity. The authors found that a positive anagen pull test, which indicates the presence of anagen hairs, is significantly associated with active LPP. This suggests that the anagen pull test can be a useful, non-invasive tool for assessing disease activity in patients with LPP, potentially aiding in the timely management and treatment of this condition.
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