April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that elevated luteinizing hormone levels were significantly associated with female pattern hair loss, and implicated LH/LHR signaling in the aging and damage of hair follicles.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” This report describes a unique case of linear lichen planus pigmentosus on the face with histological features of lichen planopilaris, which has not been documented before.
January 2005 in “Cosmetic Surgery Times” This study reports that the Luce LDS 100 infrared light therapy shows positive hair growth results after one year in men and women with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
In this case study, an 80-year-old woman developed lichen planus pigmentosus inversus after receiving multiple intra-articular injections of a homeopathic preparation, suggesting a possible link, though causality remains speculative.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” This review discusses the potential relationship between lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia, presenting a case study but reporting no new clinical findings.
32 citations
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August 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports two cases of follicular lichen planus, suggesting that GLPLS and LPP may be variants of this condition based on clinical and immunofluorescent findings.
16 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that low-level laser therapy may reduce inflammation and increase hair thickness in patients with lichen planopilaris after six months of treatment, though the small sample size limits the findings.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” In this study, women with lichen planopilaris were found to have high rates of thyroid disease, depression, and anxiety, and about half experienced slowed or stabilized disease progression with treatment.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this case report, narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare instance of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, a variant of lichen planopilaris, as investigated through non-invasive imaging techniques.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reviewed the potential of Lupeol, a natural triterpenoid, in promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation related to alopecia, revealing promising molecular pathways and favorable pharmacokinetics while suggesting further research to validate these findings.
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, a topical application of Lotus corniculatus seed extract significantly reduced sebum production and skin oiliness in humans through inhibition of lipid synthesis pathways.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” PRP treatment improved skin pigmentation and appearance in facial lichen planus pigmentosus.
August 2025 in “BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology” The LTF gene may help predict and manage nonspecific orbital inflammation.
9 citations
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May 1996 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article discusses the colocalization of alopecia areata and lichen planus in pediatric dermatology and does not present new clinical results.
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October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology” This study found that unilateral topical latanoprost use for glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes in the treated eye compared to the untreated eye.
25 citations
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October 2022 in “Ophthalmic Research” In this study, 650 nm low-level red light therapy may cause a short-term transient increase in retinal fovea perfusion density in children, with no lasting effects observed at 1 hour post-treatment.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a rare case of acquired eyelash trichomegaly in a 16-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus, accompanied by diffuse hair loss and "lupus hairs" on the scalp.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a strong dermoscopic and histopathological correlation in lichen nitidus, helping differentiate it from other similar conditions.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This study reviewed cases of Graham–Little-Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome and found that topical treatments were generally ineffective, while systemic therapies like prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and isotretinoin led to partial hair regrowth and disease stabilization, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and systemic therapy to improve outcomes.
31 citations
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April 2005 in “American journal of ophthalmology” This case report identified lash ptosis as a potential complication of latanoprost therapy in a 61-year-old man with ocular hypertension.
45 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.
29 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with lichen planus were significantly more likely to have dyslipidemia, particularly with higher triglyceride levels.
4 citations
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February 2014 in “Proceedings of SPIE” This review discusses the diverse applications of low-level laser therapy in aesthetic dermatology, especially for managing alopecia, but notes that comprehensive literature on its effectiveness is lacking.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that line-field confocal optical coherence tomography effectively visualized key diagnostic features of classic lichen planopilaris in real time, suggesting its potential as a valuable diagnostic tool.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” This article discusses the characteristics of lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors review existing knowledge.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that a high dose of LustrivaTM, containing biotin and silicon, significantly increased hair thickness and reduced facial wrinkle depth in women with thinning hair compared to a placebo, without any reported adverse events.
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.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This report describes the clinical and histopathological features of lipoid proteinosis in a brother and sister with lid lesions, highlighting the importance of recognizing such lesions for diagnosis.