What is Lichen planopilaris?
Lichen planopilaris is a form of hair loss which involves scarring, a follicular form of lichen planus, and is considered to have an autoimmune cause.
What do patients take to treat Lichen planopilaris and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Betamethasone topical
(Diprolene AF, Betnovate, Luxiq, Diprolene)
|
0 | ||
|
Clobetasol topical
(Olux, Olux-E, Dermovate, Clobex)
|
0 | ||
|
Cyclosporine
(Gengraf, Sandimmune, Neoral)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Lichen planopilaris patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Lichen planopilaris at PatientsLikeMe?
- 5 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 3 say Lichen planopilaris is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 40% | Females |
|---|---|
| 60% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Lichen planopilaris patients who have completed their condition history