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.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” People with cutaneous Lichen Planus are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
89 citations
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February 2002 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Three characteristics of plasmacytoid dendritic cells help tell apart lupus-related hair loss from LPP.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “Elsevier eBooks” Lupus affects the skin in various ways, and proper skin examination is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The study found no significant link between the symptoms, tissue analysis, and immunofluorescence results in scarring hair loss conditions.
95 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
41 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Using CD123 to detect certain immune cells helps diagnose a type of hair loss condition.
18 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
August 2019 in “Blucher Medical Proceedings” Lupus Panniculitis can be an early sign of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A man's red tattoo caused a skin reaction and hair loss in his beard, which improved after treatment.
34 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.
32 citations
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September 2015 in “Dermatology” Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
April 2026 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Increased blood vessel growth in lichen planopilaris may signal active disease needing aggressive treatment.
June 2022 in “Journal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences” People with lichen planus are more likely to have abnormal blood fats than healthy people.
May 2018 in “The Journal of Immunology” A(1-7) treatment reduces symptoms of lupus in mice.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Treatment with methotrexate and prednisolone led to complete hair regrowth and no relapse for 2 years.
155 citations
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
46 citations
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March 2017 in “Nanotoxicology” Nano-ZnO on skin may hinder hair growth by affecting stem cells.
10 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
April 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors may help treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
160 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.
80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.