Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Study of Progressive Hair Loss
August 2001
in “
International Journal of Dermatology
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lichen planopilaris hair loss pruritis scalp follicular papules perifollicular erythema epidermal atrophy basal cell vacuolization keratin plugs dermal fibrosis lympho-histiocytic infiltrate sebaceous glands arrectores pilorum sweat glands itching skin inflammation hair follicle blockage skin thinning immune cell infiltration
Studysummary This case study reports a 20-year-old laborer's progressive hair loss with scalp and body lesions, diagnosed as lichen planopilaris, leading to scarring alopecia resembling male-pattern baldness.
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