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A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.

Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.

Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.

S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.

The study found that steroids and tetracycline helped treat active Lichen planopilaris, and hair transplants were good for later stages.

A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.

Erosive lichen sclerosus is a distinct subtype with specific skin features, and treatment led to complete resolution in half of the cases.

Flexural follicular lichen planus is a rare skin condition affecting body folds.

Tranilast successfully treated a man's skin sarcoidosis when other treatments failed.

Tildrakizumab significantly improved recalcitrant lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Oral tofacitinib significantly improves lichen planopilaris symptoms without adverse effects.

This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.

Lichen planopilaris in men often involves scalp redness and itching, with some also having hair loss, mucosal lichen planus, or thyroid disease, and treatment improved symptoms in nearly half of the cases.

HTLV-1-associated lichenoid dermatitis (HALD) is linked to an immune response against HTLV-1-infected cells.

A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.

Topical dapsone may effectively treat lichen planopilaris in the beard, especially for those who can't tolerate standard treatments.

Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.

Ulcerative colitis can cause skin issues due to immune system problems.

Lichen planus is not linked to metabolic syndrome, but it is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.

Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.

Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.

People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.

Follicular dystrophy in immunocompromised patients may be linked to medication or viral factors and can improve with treatment changes.

Patients with lichen planopilaris have a higher risk of heart disease.

A man with total hair loss also developed a rare nail condition, likely due to autoimmune issues.

Imiquimod cream 5% effectively treated generalized discoid lupus erythematosus.

Photodynamic therapy shows promise for oral lichen planus but needs more research for consistent results.

An elderly woman's upper lip lump, thought to be a mucocele, was actually a rare type of lymphoma usually found on legs, treated successfully with chemotherapy and radiation.

Facial papules can occur with lichen planopilaris.

The study found no significant link between the symptoms, tissue analysis, and immunofluorescence results in scarring hair loss conditions.