research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus and Its Variants: Review and Update
Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
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research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus as a Cutaneous Extrahepatic Manifestation of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Case Report
Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
research Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
research Immunofluorescent Findings and Clinical Overlap in Two Cases of Follicular Lichen Planus
GLPLS and LPP are variants of lichen planus.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
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5 / 62 resultscommunity Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community ASC-J9: Poor man’s GT-20029 that might work for regrowth. Anyone try this stuff?
The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.
community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results
A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.
community 6 months on oral minox with no result
A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.
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.