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) CA), 2024-05, Vol.16 (5), p.e59987-e59987
Main Authors: Kothari, Rohit, Sandhu, Sunmeet, Bhatnagar, Anuj, Walia, Gurpreet K, Valarmathi, Therasal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alopecia
Antigens
Atrophy
Baldness
Dermatology
Erythema
Follicles
Hair loss
Histopathology
Microscopy
Morphology
Patients
Scars
Skin
Steroids
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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.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.59987