Lichen Planopilaris and Autoimmune Thyroiditis
November 2002
in “
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
”
The document discussed a potential association between lichen planopilaris (LPP) and autoimmune thyroiditis. The authors, P. Rosina, C. Chieregato, M. Magnanini, and A. Barba, from the Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences in Verona, Italy, explored clinical and pathological aspects of LPP and its possible link to autoimmune thyroid conditions. The study referenced previous research indicating a connection between lichen planus and other immune-related diseases, suggesting that LPP might also share this association. The findings aimed to contribute to the understanding of the autoimmune nature of LPP and its implications for patient management.