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A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.

Lichen planopilaris can cause patchy hair loss in children and may respond to certain treatments.

Early and accurate treatment of Lichen Planopilaris is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in men.

The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.

Autologous platelet concentrates can effectively treat oral lichen planus like topical steroids.

Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.

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

Alopecia areata and lichen planus can occur together in children, which is important for diagnosis and treatment.

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely the same disease with different clinical appearances.

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