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
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    TLDR Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
    This article discusses the potential for misdiagnosis of lichen planopilaris (LPP) in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) who are seeking hair transplantation. The authors note that subtle LPP can be difficult to distinguish from AGA, and that scalp biopsies are crucial for accurate diagnosis. They also provide a table summarizing the differential diagnosis of scalp disorders characterized by hair thinning and a red, scaly scalp. The authors emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis in patients who do not respond to standard treatment and in those seeking hair transplantation.
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