What is lichen planopilaris?
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that results in scarring alopecia. It causes patchy hair loss, itching, and inflammation of the scalp.
The condition involves an autoimmune response that targets the follicular epithelium, leading to irreversible damage if untreated.
Red light therapy is not a cure for LPP but may be considered as a supportive therapy to reduce inflammation in early or non-scarring stages, alongside immunosuppressive treatments.
Related terms
Diffuse Thinning
Clinical Applications
Diffuse thinning refers to uniform hair loss across the entire scalp rather than in defined patches or regions.
Autoimmune Response
Clinical Applications
An autoimmune response is a malfunction of the immune system in which the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, including hair follicles.
Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Clinical Applications
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method where individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area and implanted into thinning or bald areas of the scalp.
