August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Systemic treatments like hydroxychloroquine and cyclosporine A help with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but ongoing treatment is needed.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Early detection of scalp signs can prevent permanent scarring in Lichen Planopilaris.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Upadacitinib may effectively treat resistant lichen planopilaris.
April 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Wearing fire helmets may worsen lichen planopilaris in firefighters.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors may help treat lichen planopilaris.
February 2024 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This type of hair loss is probably often missed and treatments reducing inflammation might work well.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
December 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia” A 61-year-old Filipino man had a skin condition that looked like another disease, making diagnosis difficult.
October 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Folliculitis Decalvans and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can coexist in people with darker skin, showing features of both conditions.
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
September 2023 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” Early and accurate treatment of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in men.
August 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ixekizumab may be an effective first treatment for a rare skin condition causing hair loss.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
June 2023 in “Journal of dermatology for physician assistants” Lichen planopilaris should be considered when diagnosing hair loss in people with darker skin as it may be often missed.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Facial lichen planopilaris may be triggered by shaving and mustard oil, and early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests that changes in immune system receptors and their interaction with a cell component may be important in the development of a type of hair loss condition.
Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2023 in “Figshare” Triple therapy with clobetasol, hydroxychloroquine, and N-acetylcysteine is recommended for better outcomes in treating lichen planopilaris.
September 2022 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Blocking IL-17 might help treat the hair loss condition Lichen planopilaris.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with lichen planopilaris/frontal fibrosing alopecia have a higher rate of vitamin D deficiency than the general US population.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris combines oral and topical medications to reduce symptoms and stop hair loss.
May 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combined carboxytherapy and minoxidil 20% may help treat Lichen planopilaris.
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.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.