scarring alopecia

Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome: A Case Report
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INTRODUCTION Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome (GLPLS) is a rare clinical subtype of lichen planopilaris (LPP) that manifests as a triad of scarring alopecia of the scalp, nonscarring alopecia of the axillary and the pubic skin, and widespread lichenoid follicular papules.1 GLPLS more commonly affects women (male-to-female ratio ≃ 1:4), with the classic patient being a middle-aged Ca …

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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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Genetic Mutations – Pop Quiz 10/7/2022
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This condition is associated with mutations in which of the following? A. Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type III (PADI3) B. Copper-transporting-P-type ATPase 7A (ATP7A) C. Keratin 81 (K81) D. ATP-dependent DNA helicase (ERCC2) E. Keratin 86 (K86) To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. …

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The Many Faces of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
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Unique characteristics of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) range from hair breakage and thinning to follicular dropout and scarring to pinpoint papules within areas of new onset scarring. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a progressive scarring alopecia affecting 3-6% of middle-aged, almost exclusively, Black women. CCCA classically presents as a patch of hai …

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PRP for Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
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JDD authors Hannah Polster MD, Karen Kagha MD, and  Janiene Luke MD report a case of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of scarring alopecia due to discoid lupus erythematosus. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient's blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma.1 Originally indicated to improve connective tissue regeneratio …

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