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A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
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Lichen planus commonly affects middle-aged adults, often involves limbs and mucosal areas, and can be linked to immune diseases.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Skin issues like hair loss, rash, and sensitivity to sunlight are key signs of lupus activity.
The conclusion is that common non-infectious scalp diseases often have similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.
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