Scalp Trauma in Lichen Planopilaris: Case Reports of Disease Progression from Firefighter Helmet Use

April 2024 in “ JAAD Case Reports ”

Ambika Nohria, Deesha Desai, Camila Ortiz, Shadi Khalil, Ata S. Moshiri, Jerry Shapiro, Kristen Lo Sicco

lichen planopilaris scarring alopecia hair transplants pruritus scaling scalp trauma

Studysummary This article summarizes the clinical presentation of lichen planopilaris and emphasizes its prevalence among women aged 25 to 70, but reports no new clinical results.

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This case report documents the first instance of frontal fibrosing alopecia where lichen planopilaris developed at wig attachment sites, suggesting wigs may trigger the Koebner phenomenon in affected patients.

research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss

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