Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris

    November 2017 in “ PubMed ”
    Lauren C. Strazzulla, Lorena Avila, Kristen Lo Sicco, Jerry Shapiro
    Studysummary This case series reported that low-dose naltrexone may benefit patients with lichen planopilaris by reducing scalp symptoms and slowing disease progression, with no adverse effects observed in the patients.
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