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research Coexistence of Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Classic Lichen Planopilaris: A Case Report and Literature Review
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
research Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography: A New Diagnostic Method of Lichen Planopilaris
LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
research Lichen Planopilaris in a Latin American (Chilean) Population: Demographics, Clinical Profile, and Treatment Experience
Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
research Medical Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
research Lichen Planopilaris Epidemiology: A Retrospective Study of 80 Cases
Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
community No motivation to workout because I’ll be bald no matter what
The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.