Linear Lichen Planus Distributed in the Lines of Blaschko Developing During Intramuscular Triamcinolone Acetonide Therapy for Alopecia Areata Multiplex

    Yukikazu Numata, Ryuhei Okuyama, H Tagami, Setsuya Aiba
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    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Studysummary This article reports a case of linear lichen planus developing along the lines of Blaschko during intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide therapy for alopecia areata multiplex. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The document described a case where linear lichen planus, a skin condition, developed along the lines of Blaschko in a patient undergoing intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide therapy for alopecia areata multiplex. This suggests a potential side effect of the treatment, highlighting the need for awareness and monitoring of skin reactions in patients receiving this therapy.
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