April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Lichen sclerosus are more likely to have skin conditions like vitiligo and alopecia areata, heart disease risks, and other health issues. They should be checked for these, but screening plans shouldn't differ based on gender due to lack of data.
January 2022 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with juvenile lupus, showing only hair loss as a symptom.
May 2022 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” The woman's facial symptoms are best explained by primary Sjögren’s Syndrome.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Every elderly patient had at least one skin condition, often linked to other diseases, highlighting the need for integrated skin and general healthcare in the elderly.
July 2004 in “TSpace (University of Toronto)” A rare case showed alopecia areata and lichen planus occurring together in one person.
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January 2015 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” A 12-year-old boy's rare skin condition improved with topical treatments and may resolve by puberty.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Lichen planus may be associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal” Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2020 in “Acta Medica Bulgarica/Acta medica Bulgarica” The document concludes that treatment improved skin lesions but not scalp hair loss in two patients with Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.
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October 2020 in “Endocrine journal” A patient with Werner syndrome showed a range of aging-like symptoms and metabolic issues, underscoring the need for early detection and treatment.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease” Erosive lichen sclerosus is a distinct subtype with specific skin features, and treatment led to complete resolution in half of the cases.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
Lichen planopilaris can occur with multiple autoimmune diseases.
February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis” A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to genital Lichen sclerosus through an autoimmune process.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
January 2019 in “Lung India” A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.
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January 2015 in “Case Reports in Rheumatology” Early recognition and management of connective tissue diseases like lupus are crucial in young patients.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
January 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” Lichen Planus in siblings may be influenced by genetics and environment.
January 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Timely and aggressive treatment is crucial for improving outcomes in severe complications of adult-onset Still's disease.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Olmsted syndrome is a rare skin disorder causing thickened skin and other symptoms.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A rare dual diagnosis of alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris requires thorough evaluation for effective treatment.
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August 1982 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GLPLS and LPP are variants of lichen planus.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “Veterinary Pathology” A Doberman Pinscher had a rare form of autoimmune disease causing hair loss and other severe symptoms.
July 2025 in “Human Genomics” New LSS gene variants help understand congenital hypotrichosis 14 better.
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” People with cutaneous Lichen Planus are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome and related conditions like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.