Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata

    March 2024 in “ Case Reports in Dermatology ”
    Li Jie Helena Yoo, Nekma Meah, Dmitri Wall, Ian McDonald
    Studysummary This report details a case where diffuse lichen planopilaris and female pattern hair loss in a 32-year-old woman mimicked diffuse alopecia areata, highlighting the diagnostic value of dermoscopy-guided biopsies and the importance of timely treatment to prevent disease progression.
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