September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lupus panniculitis of the scalp causes linear hair loss and needs ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence and lupus.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Careful histologic examination is crucial to differentiate types of bullous lesions in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
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October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be linked to autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's syndrome.
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August 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Cicatricial alopecia involves scarring hair loss and can be treated with various medications.
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June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” Platelet Rich Plasma reduces psoriasis symptoms but isn't enough alone for treatment.
November 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Clouston syndrome can lead to skin cancer, so monitoring is crucial.
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February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology” Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
May 2014 in “La Revue de médecine interne” Early detection and treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis and related autoimmune diseases improve outcomes.