Lichen Planopilaris in the Context of Hair Sunscreen Spray
July 2018
in “
Skin appendage disorders
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Studysummary This case report describes a woman with lichen planopilaris in the hair part line, with a history of long-term use of spray-on sunscreen on that area.
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The document reported a case of lichen planopilaris (LPP) in a 56-year-old Caucasian woman who had a history of long-term daily application of spray-on sunscreen to her hair part line. This case suggested a possible association between the use of spray-on scalp sunscreen and the development of LPP, similar to the established link between frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and sunscreen use. The patient experienced hair loss and scalp pruritus, and her condition was managed with medications including hydroxychloroquine and pioglitazone. The study highlighted the need for further research to explore the relationship between sunscreen use and LPP.
