DOAJ
Open Access
2024
Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
Li Jie Helena Yoo
Nekma Meah
Dmitri Wall
Ian McDonald
Abstrak
Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia that represents a form of follicular lichen planus. Case Presentation: We describe a case of coexisting diffuse LPP and female pattern hair loss masquerading as diffuse alopecia areata in a 32-year-old female. Discussion: In complex cases such as this, dermoscopy-guided vertical and horizontal biopsies from androgen sensitive and insensitive areas are helpful in increasing diagnostic yield. Prompt initiation of treatment is key to halting disease progression. Long-term follow-up is important as resolution of clinical signs does not always correlate with the absence of disease progression.
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Li Jie Helena Yoo
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Nekma Meah
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Dmitri Wall
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Ian McDonald
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Informasi Jurnal
- Tahun Terbit
- 2024
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.1159/000538064
- Akses
- Open Access ✓