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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July 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test is useful for diagnosing different types of hair loss.
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