Lichen Planopilaris Caused by Wig Attachment: A Case of Koebner Phenomenon in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

    January 2018 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Priscila Taguti, Hudson Dutra, Ralph M. Trüeb
    Studysummary This case report documents the first instance of frontal fibrosing alopecia where lichen planopilaris developed at wig attachment sites, suggesting wigs may trigger the Koebner phenomenon in affected patients.
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