Assessment and Validity of Trichoscopy for Eyebrow Involvement in Lichen Planopilaris: A Case-Control Study

October 2024 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”

Awatef Kelati, Wassim Halli, Soumiya Chiheb

trichoscopy Lichen Planopilaris Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia eyebrow hair loss

TLDR Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow hair loss in certain conditions.

The study demonstrates that trichoscopy is a valid and effective tool for assessing eyebrow involvement in Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA). This diagnostic method can enhance the accuracy of early-stage diagnosis and prognosis prediction for eyebrow hair loss associated with these conditions.

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