A Case Series on a Rare Clinical Presentation of Lichen Planopilaris Restricted to the Face

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) restricted to the face is extremely rare. This case series includes five unique LPP cases that presented with a varied degree of pigmentation and scarring alopecia restricted to the face. We herein describe the clinical characteristics, dermoscopy, and treatment of these hi...

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Published in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 5; p. e59987
Main Authors:	Kothari, Rohit, Sandhu, Sunmeet, Bhatnagar, Anuj, Walia, Gurpreet K, Valarmathi, Therasal
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Cureus Inc 09-05-2024 Cureus
Subjects:	Alopecia Antigens Atrophy Baldness Dermatology Erythema Follicles Hair loss Histopathology Microscopy Morphology Patients Scars Skin Steroids clinico-histopathological profile lichen planopilaris of face linear scarring alopecia dermoscopy hyperpigmented
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Summary:	Lichen planopilaris (LPP) restricted to the face is extremely rare. This case series includes five unique LPP cases that presented with a varied degree of pigmentation and scarring alopecia restricted to the face. We herein describe the clinical characteristics, dermoscopy, and treatment of these histopathologically confirmed facial LPP cases. None of them had lesions anywhere else on the body.
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ISSN:	2168-8184 2168-8184
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.59987