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
    Studysummary This article reports a rare case of a postmenopausal woman with coexisting lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris, alongside a review of related literature.
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