Lichen Planopilaris in the Androgenetic Alopecia Area: A Pitfall for Hair Transplantation

    January 2015 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Katherine L. Baquerizo Nole, Bernard P. Nusbaum, Giselle Martins Pinto, Mariya Miteva
    Studysummary This study reports that subtle presentations of lichen planopilaris may be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis in patients with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the importance of dermatoscopy-guided biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
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