August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
July 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” Misdiagnosis of LPP in AGA patients can cause hair transplant issues.
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June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology” Oral lichen planus can appear before lichen planopilaris.
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August 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles show promise for skin treatments but need better formulation strategies.
Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
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.
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October 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Lichen planopilaris mostly affects women with fair skin and can look different on each person, needing early treatment to prevent hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Strict regulations may slow down new LLLT treatments.
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December 2018 in “Life sciences” Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing IPPP is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
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October 2023 in “Skin research and technology” LC-OCT is an effective new method for diagnosing classic lichen planopilaris.
July 1998 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Pathology” Lichen planopilaris may be an autoimmune disease causing hair loss due to immune system issues in hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found a link between the severity of Lichen Planopilaris seen by doctors and the details seen under a microscope, and created a new way to measure this severity.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Janus kinase inhibitors may help treat lichen planopilaris.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris may have a genetic link.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris involves disrupted fat metabolism, increased scarring, and mast cell activity.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New hair loss subtype found, mimics common baldness.
A rare case of a woman having both lichen planus pigmentosus and classic lichen planopilaris at the same time.
July 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris.
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Low-Level Laser Therapy helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue when used correctly.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Low-dose naltrexone helps reduce symptoms and slow down lichen planopilaris without side effects.
October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to Lichen Planopilaris.
January 2025 in “International journal of research studies in biosciences” Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in Lichen Planopilaris.