Ulcerating Lichen Planopilaris – Successful Treatment by Surgery
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https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.029Keywords:
Lichen planus, Lichen planopilaris, Scalp ulceration, Surgery, Combined tissue advancement and extensionAbstract
Lichen planus is a T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Ulcerating lichen planus is uncommon mostly on oral and genital mucosa but not skin. Lichen planopilaris, however, is a subtype of lichen planus affection hair follicles and leading to permanent scarring alopecia. We report a case of lichen planopilaris of the scalp with multiple alopecic patches ulceration – a hitherto unreported clinical feature. The patient was treated surgically, and the defect could be closed by combined tissue advancement and extension.Downloads
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