Diffuse Variants of Scalp Lichen Planopilaris: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Features of 40 Patients

November 2019 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Michela Starace, Gloria Orlando, Aurora Alessandrini, Carlotta Baraldi, Francesca Bruni, Bianca Maria Piraccini

lichen planopilaris diffuse hair thinning fibrosing alopecia cicatricial pattern hair loss scalp erythema

Studysummary This study reviewed 40 patients with scalp symptoms and identified a new variant of diffuse lichen planopilaris in 20 individuals, suggesting these conditions should be considered in similar cases.

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