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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.

Lichen planopilaris patients are more likely to have hypothyroidism.

Lichen planopilaris may have a genetic link.

Two women with darker skin had both frontal hair thinning and skin discoloration.

The woman was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and can be treated with corticosteroids.

More rigorous and diverse research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment of Lichen Planopilaris.

Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.

Lichen planopilaris involves disrupted fat metabolism, increased scarring, and mast cell activity.

Diffuse lichen planopilaris greatly reduces quality of life.