TLDR Lichen planopilaris can be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.
The study retrospectively reviewed 25 patients diagnosed with lichen planopilaris (LPP) between 2006 and 2012, with 18 females and 7 males, and a mean age of 49.8 years. Clinical findings included follicular hyperkeratosis (92%), perifollicular erythema (48%), and positive hair-pull test (44%). Histopathological findings showed follicular vacuolar and lichenoid degeneration (88%). Treatment with corticosteroids, minoxidil, tetracycline, cyclosporine A, and hydroxychloroquine, either alone or in combination, was administered to 23 patients. Among 16 patients with follow-up data, 75% experienced reduced symptoms and/or signs and halted disease progression. The study concluded that LPP could be accurately diagnosed and effectively managed with appropriate treatment.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
October 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
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June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
Low-dose oral isotretinoin improved hair loss and facial bumps in patients with a specific type of hair loss.
