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Dermoscopic image of a scaly scalp showing perifollicular scales in a female patient with lichen planopilaris

Lichen planopilaris

Dermoscopic image of a scaly scalp showing perifollicular scales in a female patient with lichen planopilaris  


Keywords: Alopecia, Cicatricial alopecia, Dermoscopy, Female., Hair, Hair loss, Localised perifollicular scales, Milky-red areas, Perifollicular scaling, Scale, Scalp, Trichoscopy



What is lichen planopilaris?

Lichen planopilaris is an uncommon inflammatory condition that can lead to permanent hair loss.

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