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Lichen Planopilaris Trichoscopy in Caucasian Scalp: A Review
Gloria Orlando1, Luca Rapparini2,3, Francesca Bruni2,3
1Unit of Dermatology, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padova, Padua, Italy.
Background:
Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia characterized by several different patterns of permanent hair loss.
Summary:
Trichoscopy plays an essential role in the context of LPP, as recognizing the distinctive signs of the disease facilitates the diagnosis of all forms of lichenoid alopecia.
Key Messages:
This review aimed to recognizing the trichoscopic signs early on, enabling timely intervention, potentially preventing the disease from advancing to its permanent scarring stage.
