Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen Planopilaris Definition: Lichen Planopilaris (LP) is an inflammatory primary cicatricial alopecia that can result in permanent hair loss. LP is a follicular variant of lichen planus that results in progressive, patchy and permanent hair loss on the hair-bearing skin surfaces. Etiology: LP is believed to be a hair-specific autoimmune disorder caused by activated T-lymphocytes […]