3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” In this study, the PLP2 gene was found to promote secondary hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats, with its expression negatively regulated by melatonin and potentially affecting follicle development via the BMP pathway.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that the loss of Langerhans cells in lichen planopilaris scars may be linked to the downregulation of ITG αvβ6, which is not seen in other scar formation diseases.
291 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” LIPH mutations cause woolly hair in some Chinese people.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” This study reports the first known case of oral lichen planus preceding lichen planopilaris in a patient, highlighting a possible sequential relationship between the conditions.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this observational study, dermoscopy was found to be a useful tool in diagnosing lichen planopilaris among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Rossijskij žurnal kožnyh i veneričeskih boleznej” This study reported that 80% of patients with non-scarring alopecia showed a clinical cure after treatment with unactivated platelet leukocyte autoplasma.
January 2005 in “Life sciences” This review discusses the pathophysiologic role of lysophosphatidic acid in the skin and reports no clinical results, suggesting pharmacological inhibition as a potential treatment for various skin disorders.
9 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that exposure to 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate in mouse skin caused changes in claudin expression and localization, indicating disruption and eventual recovery of the epidermal barrier.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this case report, a rare form of chronic cutaneous lupus, lupus erythematosus profundus, was treated effectively with topical and systemic therapies, leading to improvement and healing of ulcerations, though resulting in atrophic scars and macules.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Annals of plastic surgery” This study found a significant relationship between lash ptosis severity and marginal reflex distance, levator function, and double fold presence in Asian patients, which may inform surgical planning for upper eyelid procedures.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with lichen planopilaris often have seborrheic dermatitis, which can delay the diagnosis of lichen planopilaris.
January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
25 citations
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October 2007 in “Developmental biology” In this study, transgenic mice altered to express a Clim-inhibiting molecule under a keratin promoter showed corneal degradation and hair follicle failure, highlighting Clim proteins' role in maintaining these tissues.
May 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case report describes a 29-year-old man with a year-long non-itchy skin eruption and hair loss, with distinct papules and plaques across his scalp, beard, body, and suprapubic regions, but no systemic symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, researchers suggested that adipose-derived exosomes could be a promising treatment option for lichen planopilaris, particularly in cases resistant to standard therapies, by potentially aiding in symptom management and hair preservation.
8 citations
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August 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This narrative review discusses the presentation and progression of discoid lupus erythematosus in chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus and does not report new research findings.
September 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that reported stress and hair growth changes related to facial/body hair excess or scalp hair loss differ among ethnic gender minority groups, with black and other ethnic respondents experiencing more stress compared to Caucasians, particularly in relation to facial/body hair excess.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This article discusses the causes and treatment options for lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This article reviews the pathogenesis, complications, and management of lichen planus, especially its persistent oral form, and highlights the need for further prospective studies.
12 citations
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” This study developed and validated an HPLC-UV method for accurately quantifying clobetasol propionate in skin and hair follicles, demonstrating its application in in vitro permeation experiments.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” This study investigated the relationship between lichen planus and dyslipidemia but did not report any clinical findings.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study highlights lichen planopilaris as a form of scarring hair loss with symptoms like shedding and itching, and notes successful treatment options such as topical and oral antiinflammatory medications to preserve hair follicles by early intervention.
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December 2024 in “Archives of Iranian Medicine” This study found that tofacitinib significantly improved disease activity in most patients with LPP, though further research is needed to refine protocols, understand response predictors, and address gender-specific adverse effects.
October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, intralesional platelet-rich plasma was found to be a beneficial and safe treatment option for oral lichen planus, an inflammatory disease affecting the oral mucosa.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the classification, pathogenesis, and treatment options for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2017 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This study investigates the potential role of the corticotropin-releasing hormone system in the pathogenesis of lichen planus but does not report new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further exploration.