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LICHEN PLANUS (PLANOPILARIS)
Lichen Planus (Planopilaris) is the specific name given to lichen planus of the scalp. The disease presents as follicular and perifollicular violaceous scaly, pruritic papules on the scalp which may coalesce into plaques.
A scarring alopecia may result.
The disease which is more common in women causes cicatrical alopecia with inflammation around affected hair follicles.
In middle-aged patients distinct bald patches are exhibited.
Pseudopelade may be the diagnosis.
Treatment: Oral / topical steroids may be helpful.
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