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    Glossary Lichen Planopilaris

    rare inflammatory condition causing scarring and permanent hair loss

    Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the hair follicles, leading to scarring and permanent hair loss. It is a form of lichen planus that specifically targets the scalp, causing symptoms such as redness, itching, and scaling. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent extensive hair loss.

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    1. Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia: A frontal variant of lichen planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1997 · 329 citations
    2. Lichen planopilaris is characterized by immune privilege collapse of the hair follicle's epithelial stem cell niche The Journal of Pathology · 2013 · 220 citations
    3. Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2009 · 160 citations
    4. Frontal fibrosing alopecia versus lichen planopilaris: a clinicopathological study International Journal of Dermatology · 2006 · 126 citations
    5. Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris: a systematic review Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2013 · 117 citations
    6. A case-series of 29 patients with lichen planopilaris: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation experience on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2007 · 113 citations
    7. Lichen Planopilaris Treated With a Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor γ Agonist Archives of dermatology · 2009 · 105 citations
    8. Lichen planopilaris Dermatologic therapy · 2008 · 90 citations
    9. Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as Model Epithelial Stem Cell Diseases Trends in Molecular Medicine · 2018 · 80 citations
    10. Tofacitinib for the treatment of lichen planopilaris: A case series Dermatologic therapy · 2018 · 79 citations
    11. A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2008 · 76 citations
    12. Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transition in a Human Organ: Lessons from Lichen Planopilaris Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 71 citations
    13. Efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil for lichen planopilaris Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 66 citations
    14. The use of oral pioglitazone in the treatment of lichen planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2015 · 58 citations
    15. Lichen planopilaris: retrospective study on the characteristics and treatment of 291 patients Journal of dermatological treatment · 2018 · 48 citations
    16. A case series of 46 patients with lichen planopilaris: Demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2014 · 47 citations
    17. Prevalence of hormonal and endocrine dysfunction in patients with lichen planopilaris (LPP): A retrospective data analysis of 168 patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2017 · 44 citations
    18. Lichen Planopilaris: Retrospective Study and Stepwise Therapeutic Approach Archives of dermatology · 2009 · 43 citations
    19. Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris. PubMed · 2017 · 39 citations
    20. Onset of lichen planopilaris during treatment with etanercept British Journal of Dermatology · 2008 · 39 citations
    21. Lichen planopilaris epidemiology: a retrospective study of 80 cases Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2015 · 37 citations
    22. Lichen planopilaris treated with thalidomide Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2001 · 37 citations
    23. Patch testing and contact allergen avoidance in patients with lichen planopilaris and/or frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cohort study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2020 · 35 citations
    24. Diffuse variants of scalp lichen planopilaris: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 40 patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2019 · 35 citations
    25. Lichen planopilaris treated by the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ agonist pioglitazone: Lack of lasting improvement or cure in the majority of patients Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2013 · 33 citations
    26. Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial American journal of clinical dermatology · 2015 · 26 citations
    27. Commentary: Treatment of lichen planopilaris Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010 · 23 citations
    28. Medical comorbidities and sex distribution among patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective cohort study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2020 · 22 citations
    29. Hair transplantation for the treatment of lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A report of two cases Australasian journal of dermatology · 2017 · 22 citations
    30. Comorbid conditions in lichen planopilaris: A retrospective data analysis of 334 patients International journal of women’s dermatology · 2018 · 21 citations