TLDR Platelet-rich plasma may successfully treat lichen planopillaris, as shown by one patient's symptom regression.
The document discussed a novel treatment for lichen planopillaris (LPP) using platelet-rich plasma (PRP). LPP is challenging to treat due to irreversible hair follicle damage and low efficacy of existing treatments. The authors hypothesized that growth factors from PRP could halt LPP progression. They treated a patient who had not responded to previous treatments with a new PRP regimen. After six months, the patient experienced complete regression of itching and hair shedding. This was the first reported case of successful LPP treatment with PRP.
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