Coexistence of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Classic Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Report and Literature Review

October 2023 in “ Curēus ”

Rana A Almarek, Nada Ghazi AlQadri, Manar Alotaibi

lichen planus pigmentosus lichen planopilaris frontal fibrosing alopecia postmenopausal

TLDR A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.

This document reports a rare case of a postmenopausal woman who simultaneously presented with lichen planus pigmentosus (LPPigm) and classic lichen planopilaris (LPP). While the coexistence of LPPigm and frontal fibrosing alopecia is well-documented, the simultaneous occurrence of LPPigm and classic LPP is uncommon. The report includes a review of existing literature to provide context and highlight the rarity of this case.

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