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Lichen Planopilaris With Abrupt Onset of Rapid Hair Loss
Author(s)William F. Bergfeld, MD
This unusual manifestation of lichen planus is marked by inflammation around the follicular epithelium; on closer examination, erythematous follicular papules may be identified.
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This unusual manifestation of lichen planus is marked by inflammation around the follicular epithelium; on closer examination, erythematous follicular papules may be identified, as seen here. Lichen planopilaris usually results in a focal scarring hair loss. A biopsy is helpful in confirming the diagnosis.
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