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What Causes Excessive Loss Of Hair?
Question: It looks like I am loosing my hair along my forehead. There are changes in the appearance of the skin also. Some striations looking similar to the striations in oral lichen planus. Is it possible to have lichen planus on the scalp? Does it cause hairloss? Is there treatment?
Brief Answer:
Detail answer is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.
Lichen planus can affect scalp and hairs.
It is known as lichen planopilaris.Adding a photograph will help in better diagnosis.
It can cause hair loss since it affects hair roots.At times it can cause irreversible hair loss and scarring.
Treatment for lichen planus of scalp is mainly in form of topical steroid lotion.Potent steroids like tenovate will work fast.Other drug tacrolimus also helps in early recovery.
I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Thanks.
Detail answer is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.
Lichen planus can affect scalp and hairs.
It is known as lichen planopilaris.Adding a photograph will help in better diagnosis.
It can cause hair loss since it affects hair roots.At times it can cause irreversible hair loss and scarring.
Treatment for lichen planus of scalp is mainly in form of topical steroid lotion.Potent steroids like tenovate will work fast.Other drug tacrolimus also helps in early recovery.
I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your prompt reply. Should I send a photo to aid in the diagnosis?
Brief Answer:
Yes..It will be more helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Yes..it will be better to upload photograph of lesion.This will help in better diagnosis.
Thanks.
Yes..It will be more helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Yes..it will be better to upload photograph of lesion.This will help in better diagnosis.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
I'm not sure how to send a photo, I'll what happens
Brief Answer:
Image probably look like lichen planus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for follow up and uploading photographs.It probably looks like lichen planus.Potent steroids like tenovate and tacrolimus are helpful.You may need a prescription for it.
Thanks
Image probably look like lichen planus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for follow up and uploading photographs.It probably looks like lichen planus.Potent steroids like tenovate and tacrolimus are helpful.You may need a prescription for it.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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