lichen planopilaris

Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris | Great Cases from the JDD
LICHEN PLANOPILARIS
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INTRODUCTION Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a cicatricial alopecia that presents with patchy or diffuse hair loss at the vertex or parietal scalp. Although there is no gold standard therapy, most interventions are immune modulating and aimed at reducing inflammation and terminating the scarring process to prevent further fibrosis.3 Even amongst patients who respond to therapy, hair loss at alopeci …

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Scarring Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 2/10/2023
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A 55 year-old woman comes in for a rash in her mouth pictured below. Also on exam, you note a scarring alopecia of the scalp. From the below options, which other location should you examine for hair loss? A. Eyebrows B. Legs C. Axilla D. Arms E. Eyelashes To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …

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The Many Faces of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)
frontal fibrosing alopecia
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Before concluding a patient with thinning edges has traction or androgenic alopecia, take a closer look at the scalp, face, and other hair bearing areas of the body to complete the picture. You might be missing signs and symptoms of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. As seen in the images, FFA can have various presentation patterns on different skin tones and hair textures. Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia …

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JDD Issue Highlights | June 2022: Acne & Rosacea
acne
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The June 2022 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on acne and rosacea, with original articles discussing topics such as improving rosacea outcomes in skin of color patients, pediatric and female acne, topical management of facial and truncal acne, and many more. Included in this issue are also case reports on bullous dermatitis and low dose Naltrexone in combination with PRP …

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July 2021 JDD Issue | Special Topic: Skin of Color
JDD Skin of Color Issue
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With a special focus on patients with skin of color, the July issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is packed with outstanding articles, features, and case reports on topics ranging from OTC therapies for hair grow and choosing the right sunscreen in communities of color, to evaluation of a skin of color curriculum for dermatology residents and PLLA for correction of nasolabial folds. Stra …

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