Search
for

    Did you mean Lichen Planopilaris?
    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.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Research 30 of 1000+

    1. Diffuse variants of scalp lichen planopilaris: Clinical, trichoscopic, and histopathologic features of 40 patients Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2019 · 35 citations
    2. It is not invisible! A case report of 2 patients with scalp Lichen Planopilaris mimicking Androgenic Alopecia Annals of Dermatological Research · 2017 · 1 citations
    3. Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2024 · 4 citations
    4. Oral gabapentin for scalp pruritus in patients with lichen planopilaris: A case series JAAD Case Reports · 2024 · 1 citations
    5. Scalp Bogginess in the Presence of Lichen Planopilaris: Isolated Occurrence or Reactionary Process? Cureus · 2024
    6. Scalp trauma in lichen planopilaris: Case reports of disease progression from fire fighter helmet use JAAD Case Reports · 2024
    7. LB938 Use of a scalp clarifying shampoo in the treatment of lichen planopilaris and female pattern hair loss Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2022
    8. Trichoscopy of Lichen Planopilaris in Black Scalp: A Literature Review Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024 · 1 citations
    9. Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris Curēus · 2021 · 1 citations
    10. Lichen Planopilaris Trichoscopy in Caucasian Scalp: A Review Skin Appendage Disorders · 2024
    11. Scalp Micropigmentation for Camouflage of Cicatricial Alopecia From Lichen Planopilaris Dermatologic Surgery · 2025
    12. Isotretinoin for the treatment of facial lichen planopilaris: A new indication for an old drug, a case series study Clinical case reports · 2020 · 6 citations
    13. Facial Papules in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris JAMA dermatology · 2018
    14. 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
    15. Lichen planopilaris epidemiology: a retrospective study of 80 cases Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2015 · 37 citations
    16. PHOTO GALLERY. CLINICAL VARIANTS OF LICHEN PLANUS WITH LESIONS OF THE SCALP Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases · 2025
    17. Successful treatment of rare linear lichen planopilaris with Ixekizumab Journal of dermatological treatment · 2023
    18. Successful hair transplant outcome in cicatricial lichen planus of the scalp by combining scalp and beard hair along with platelet rich plasma Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery · 2016 · 26 citations
    19. Pediatric Lichen Planopilaris: Clinicopathologic Study of Four New Cases and a Review of the Literature Pediatric dermatology · 2015 · 16 citations
    20. Oral lichen planus preceding concomitant lichen planopilaris Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology · 2016 · 2 citations
    21. A case series of 46 patients with lichen planopilaris: Demographics, clinical evaluation, and treatment experience Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2014 · 47 citations
    22. Lichen Planopilaris: The first biopsy layer microbiota inspection PLOS ONE · 2022 · 1 citations
    23. Cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris-the Cleveland clinic foundation experience on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2004
    24. M2 Macrophage and Extracellular Matrix Genes Are Enriched in High‐Activity Lichen Planopilaris Dermatology Research and Practice · 2025
    25. Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia: A frontal variant of lichen planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1997 · 329 citations
    26. Lichen planopilaris Dermatologic therapy · 2008 · 90 citations
    27. A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2008 · 76 citations
    28. Lichen Planopilaris: Retrospective Study and Stepwise Therapeutic Approach Archives of dermatology · 2009 · 43 citations
    29. Novel Treatment Using Low-Dose Naltrexone for Lichen Planopilaris. PubMed · 2017 · 39 citations
    30. 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