253 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
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December 1956 in “Science” 1 citations
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December 1956 in “Science” July 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” The dog's skin condition improved with treatment, and prevention includes keeping it dry, clean, and away from stray dogs.
January 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Areata-like lupus can mimic alopecia areata but is a form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
10 citations
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
December 2025 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” Corynebacterium minutissimum might cause hair loss on the scalp, but it's rarely diagnosed.
March 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” FFA has higher long-term remission rates than LPP.
August 2025 in “Annals of African Medicine” 26 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of clinical oncology” July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp clarifying shampoo can help reduce hair loss and improve hair volume.
15 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
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.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries” 9 citations
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January 2015 in “Veterinary record case reports” A dog in Germany was successfully treated for a rare bacterial infection without spreading it to humans.
November 2025 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins”
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January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” S100A7 and IL-17 may contribute to inflammation in lichen planopilaris.
19 citations
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A child's rare skin disease was triggered by chickenpox.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.
5 citations
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April 2023 in “BMC Microbiology” Shampoo with heat-killed Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GMNL-653 improves scalp health and hair growth by changing scalp bacteria.
13 citations
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June 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Syphilitic alopecia, linked to syphilis and high-risk sexual behavior, improves with penicillin treatment.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
20 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Morphology” Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
November 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” A 21-month-old boy has a rare genetic disorder causing sparse hair due to an LSS gene mutation.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” Lichen planopilaris can unusually affect only the face, causing pigmentation and scarring.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Early detection of Lichen Planopilaris is important to prevent worsening and misdiagnosis.
2 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Lindera strychnifolia root extract may help balance scalp bacteria and potentially reduce hair loss.