Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris

    May 2018 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Abhijeet Kumar Jha
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    TLDR Platelet-rich plasma might be a new way to treat lichen planopilaris.
    The document discusses the challenges in treating lichen planopilaris, a condition that is often progressive and has a low response rate of only 10% to the most effective treatments. It references a case series of 46 patients that provided insight into demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience. Additionally, the document mentions that low-level laser light therapy has recently shown potential as an effective treatment for scarring alopecia, which includes lichen planopilaris, suggesting a possible new avenue for managing this difficult-to-treat condition.
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