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Hair
Loss References Lichen planopilaris Causes It is unclear what are the exact causes for lichenoid conditions. Some suggest that exposure to certain chemicals and allergic reactions to certain drugs may be the reason, though how is unclear. For example, exposure to antimalarial agents, penicillin, beta blockers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gold, and even hepatitis c infection has been known to cause lichen planus. The reaction can occur within weeks or years of exposure to the drug or the offending agent. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms are normally in the form of small, elevated bumps on the skin (like pimples). In lichen planopilaris, the papules are purple, reddish purple, or white and shiny with flat tops and uneven shapes. The elevated areas are often very itchy. Treatment In order to avoid permanent hair loss, prompt treatment is critical. Lichen planopilaris treatment is individualized in accordance to the severity of symptoms and the extent of the lesions (papules). Not all patients respond to treatment. If a drug or chemical is the suspected culprit, the drug should be discontinued and the chemical avoided. Treatment may include the following:
Lupus
Erythematosus & Hair Loss
Overview
Lupus is an autoimmune
disease. Hair Loss is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of
lupus. Not all people with lupus develop hair loss, and the
extent, pattern and severity of hair loss vary from patient to patient
and depend on whether the patient is suffering from systemic or discoid
lupus erythematosus.
Lupus is commonly found
in women than in men, especially women of African descent.
Systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), an inflammatory connective tissue disorder, can
affect the joints, kidneys, skin, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and
brain. About 20% of patients with this disorder have diffuse,
nonscarring alopecia.
Discoid lupus
erythematosus (DLE) causes raised, red rashes that become thick and
scaly on the face, scalp, and other parts of the body. The rash can last
days or years. DLE can cause oval patches of scarring alopecia.
Treatment
To avoid permanent hair
loss and/or scarring, early diagnosis and treatment is critical.
Treatments may include:
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