Research & Literature

Primary scarring alopecias.

Rigopoulos D, Stamatios G, Ioannides D

Current problems in dermatology 2015; (47()):76-86 doi:10.1159/000369407.

Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathological Features of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Retrospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Centre of North East India.

Thakur BK, Verma S, Raphael V

International journal of trichology 2015; (7(3)):107-12 doi:10.4103/0974-7753.167459.

Comparative Analysis of Immunopathological Features of Lichen Planopilaris and Female Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Cerqueira ER, Valente N, Sotto MN, Romiti R

International journal of trichology 2016; (8(4)):197-202 doi:10.4103/0974-7753.203179.

Hair transplantation for the treatment of lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: A report of two cases.

Liu YS, Jee SH, Chan JL

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2018; (59(2)):e118-e122 doi:10.1111/ajd.12682.

Lichen planopilaris in a Latin American (Chilean) population: demographics, clinical profile and treatment experience.

Mardones F, Shapiro J

Clinical and experimental dermatology 2017; (42(7)):755-759 doi:10.1111/ced.13203.

Development and validation of the Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Severity Score.

Saceda-Corralo D, Moreno-Arrones ÓM, Fonda-Pascual P, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2018; (78(3)):522-529 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2017.09.034.

Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transition in a Human Organ: Lessons from Lichen Planopilaris.

Imanishi H, Ansell DM, Chéret J, et al.

The Journal of investigative dermatology 2018; (138(3)):511-519 doi:10.1016/j.jid.2017.09.047.

Lichen planopilaris: A retrospective study of 32 cases in an Australian tertiary referral hair clinic.

Kerkemeyer KL, Green J

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2018; (59(4)):297-301 doi:10.1111/ajd.12772.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia: an evidence-based treatment update.

Murad A, Bergfeld W

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2018; (32(8)):1385-1390 doi:10.1111/jdv.14930.

A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Miteva M, Sabiq S

The American Journal of dermatopathology 2019; (41(2)):118-121 doi:10.1097/DAD.0000000000001247.

Lichen Planopilaris Caused by Wig Attachment: A Case of Koebner Phenomenon in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Taguti P, Dutra H, Trüeb RM

International journal of trichology 2018; (10(4)):172-174 doi:10.4103/ijt.ijt_48_18.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Women: The Mayo Clinic Experience With 148 Patients, 1992-2016.

Imhof RL, Chaudhry HM, Larkin SC, et al.

Mayo Clinic proceedings 2018; (93(11)):1581-1588 doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.05.036.

"Normal-appearing" scalp areas are also affected in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: An observational histopathologic study of 40 patients.

Doche I, Romiti R, Hordinsky MK, Valente NS

Experimental dermatology 2020; (29(3)):278-281 doi:10.1111/exd.13834.

Lichen planopilaris: retrospective study on the characteristics and treatment of 291 patients.

Babahosseini H, Tavakolpour S, Mahmoudi H, et al.

The Journal of dermatological treatment 2019; (30(6)):598-604 doi:10.1080/09546634.2018.1542480.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case series of 65 patients seen in a single Italian centre.

Starace M, Brandi N, Alessandrini A, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2019; (33(2)):433-438 doi:10.1111/jdv.15372.

The efficacy and use of finasteride in women: a systematic review.

Hu AC, Chapman LW, Mesinkovska NA

International journal of dermatology 2019; (58(7)):759-776 doi:10.1111/ijd.14370.

A Study of the Histopathological Features of Alopecias on Transverse Sections of Scalp Biopsies.

Goyal M, Khandpur S, Ramam M, et al.

Indian journal of dermatology 2019; (64(1)):47-54 doi:10.4103/ijd.IJD_477_17.

A Systematic Review of the Outcome of Hair Transplantation in Primary Scarring Alopecia.

Ekelem C, Pham C, Atanaskova Mesinkovska N

Skin appendage disorders 2019; (5(2)):65-71 doi:10.1159/000492539.

Assessing the correlation between trichoscopic features in lichen planopilaris and lichen planopilaris activity index.

Lajevardi V, Mahmoudi H, Moghanlou S, et al.

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2019; (60(3)):214-218 doi:10.1111/ajd.13022.

Compared to Controls, Individuals with Lichen Planopilaris Have More Depression, a Lower Self-Esteem, and a Lower Quality of Life.

Alirezaei P, Ahmadpanah M, Rezanejad A, et al.

Neuropsychobiology 2019; (78(2)):95-103 doi:10.1159/000499135.

Evaluation of a Handheld Dermatoscope in Clinical Diagnosis of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias.

Karadag Köse Ö, Güleç AT

Dermatology and therapy 2019; (9(3)):525-535 doi:10.1007/s13555-019-0304-3.

Dermoscopic features of lichen planopilaris in Northern Iran: a prospective observational study.

Eftekhari H, Azimi SZ, Rafiei R, et al.

International journal of dermatology 2019; (58(12)):1406-1414 doi:10.1111/ijd.14589.

Frequency of the Types of Alopecia at Twenty-Two Specialist Hair Clinics: A Multicenter Study.

Vañó-Galván S, Saceda-Corralo D, Blume-Peytavi U, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2019; (5(5)):309-315 doi:10.1159/000496708.

Hydroxychloroquine in dermatology: New perspectives on an old drug.

Chew CY, Mar A, Nikpour M, Saracino AM

The Australasian journal of dermatology 2020; (61(2)):e150-e157 doi:10.1111/ajd.13168.

Profiling the human hair follicle immune system in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: can macrophage polarization differentiate these two conditions microscopically?

Harries M, Hardman J, Chaudhry I, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2020; (183(3)):537-547 doi:10.1111/bjd.18854.

Hair Transplantation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review.

Lee JA, Levy DA, Patel KG, et al.

The Laryngoscope 2021; (131(1)):59-66 doi:10.1002/lary.28551.

Lichen Planopilaris and Low-Level Light Therapy: Four Case Reports and Review of the Literature About Low-Level Light Therapy and Lichenoid Dermatosis.

Randolph MJ, Salhi WA, Tosti A

Dermatology and therapy 2020; (10(2)):311-319 doi:10.1007/s13555-020-00359-x.

Lichen Planopilaris Developing at the Margins of a Sebaceous Nevus of Jadassohn: Co-existence or Etiologic Association?

Katoulis AC, Mortaki D, Sgouros D, et al.

Indian journal of dermatology 2020; (65(2)):136-138 doi:10.4103/ijd.IJD_122_18.

Report of two cases of mucous membrane pemphigoid with frontal fibrosing alopecia: a variant of lichen planus pemphigoides or an incidental finding?

Bosch-Amate X, Riquelme-McLoughlin C, Morgado-Carrasco D, et al.

Clinical and experimental dermatology 2020; (45(6)):727-731 doi:10.1111/ced.14248.

Recalcitrant lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia responding to tildrakizumab.

Trindade de Carvalho L, Meah N, Wall D, Sinclair R

Dermatologic therapy 2020; (33(4)):e13694 doi:10.1111/dth.13694.

Clinical characteristics, trichoscopy, histopathology and treatment outcomes of frontal fibrosing alopecia in an Asian population: A retro-prospective cohort study.

Panchaprateep R, Ruxrungtham P, Chancheewa B, Asawanonda P

The Journal of dermatology 2020; (47(11)):1301-1311 doi:10.1111/1346-8138.15517.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a disease that remains enigmatic.

Lis-Święty A, Brzezińska-Wcisło L

Postepy dermatologii i alergologii 2020; (37(4)):482-489 doi:10.5114/ada.2020.98241.

Effectiveness of dutasteride in a large series of patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia in real clinical practice.

Pindado-Ortega C, Saceda-Corralo D, Moreno-Arrones ÓM, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2021; (84(5)):1285-1294 doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2020.09.093.

Common causes of hair loss - clinical manifestations, trichoscopy and therapy.

Alessandrini A, Bruni F, Piraccini BM, Starace M

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2021; (35(3)):629-640 doi:10.1111/jdv.17079.

Optimal Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Practical Guide.

Imhof R, Tolkachjov SN

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology 2020; (13()):897-910 doi:10.2147/CCID.S235980.

Quality of life and mental health status in patients with lichen planopilaris based on Dermatology Life Quality Index and General Health Questionnaire-28 questionnaires.

Nasimi M, Ahangari N, Lajevardi V, et al.

International journal of women's dermatology 2020; (6(5)):399-403 doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.09.005.

Guidelines for clinical trials of frontal fibrosing alopecia: consensus recommendations from the International FFA Cooperative Group (IFFACG).

Olsen EA, Harries M, Tosti A, et al.

The British journal of dermatology 2021; (185(6)):1221-1231 doi:10.1111/bjd.20567.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Inflammatory Scalp Diseases: A Systematic Review.

Golińska J, Sar-Pomian M, Rudnicka L

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) 2022; (238(3)):412-421 doi:10.1159/000517516.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Kerkemeyer KLS, Eisman S, Bhoyrul B, et al.

Clinics in dermatology 2021; (39(2)):183-193 doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.10.007.

A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Classic Lichen Planopilaris.

Svigos K, Yin L, Fried L, et al.

American journal of clinical dermatology 2021; (22(5)):681-692 doi:10.1007/s40257-021-00630-7.

The efficacy of antimalarial drugs in the therapy of selected forms of cicatricial alopecia.

Zbiciak-Nylec MA, Brzezińska-Wcisło L, Salwowska N

Postepy dermatologii i alergologii 2021; (38(2)):302-309 doi:10.5114/ada.2021.106208.

Clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution: A retrospective cohort study.

Jerjen R, Pinczewski J, Sinclair R, Bhoyrul B

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2021; (35(12)):2440-2447 doi:10.1111/jdv.17604.

Graham-Little Piccardi Lassueur syndrome and review of the literature.

Alkhayal FA, Alsudairy F, Al Mubarak L, Almohanna HM

Clinical case reports 2021; (9(9)):e04761 doi:10.1002/ccr3.4761.

Ocular involvement and complications of lichen planus, lichen planus pigmentosus, and lichen planopilaris: A comprehensive review.

Ruiz-Lozano RE, Hernández-Camarena JC, Valdez-Garcia JE, et al.

Dermatologic therapy 2021; (34(6)):e15137 doi:10.1111/dth.15137.

Clinical and Dermoscopic Approaches to Diagnosis of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Results From a Multicenter Study of the International Dermoscopy Society.

Starace M, Orlando G, Iorizzo M, et al.

Dermatology practical & conceptual 2022; (12(1)):e2022080 doi:10.5826/dpc.1201a80.

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: review and update of diagnostic and therapeutic features.

Fechine COC, Valente NYS, Romiti R

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2022; (97(3)):348-357 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2021.08.008.

Frontiers in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Research: Pathobiology Progress and Translational Horizons.

Senna MM, Peterson E, Jozic I, et al.

JID innovations : skin science from molecules to population health 2022; (2(3)):100113 doi:10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100113.

Multiple Clinical Manifestations of Lichenoid Spectrum: A Patient with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Lichen Planus Pigmentosus, and Nail Lichen Planus.

Sarikaya Solak S, Sezer BE, Anzerlioglu M, et al.

Skin appendage disorders 2022; (8(4)):333-337 doi:10.1159/000521715.

Comparative Efficacy Study Combination of Oral Methotrexate and Prednisolone versus Oral Methotrexate in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris.

Fatemi F, Esfahanian F, Asilian A, et al.

Dermatology research and practice 2022; (2022()):3792489 doi:10.1155/2022/3792489.

Study of the Thyroid Profile of Patients with Alopecia.

Popa A, Carsote M, Cretoiu D, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2023; (12(3)) doi:10.3390/jcm12031115.

Clinico-Epidemiology and Histopathologic Spectrum of Primary Scarring Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sardar S, Sarkar S, Podder I, Banerjee G

Indian journal of dermatology 2022; (67(5)):624 doi:10.4103/ijd.ijd_540_21.

Cross-sectional study to evaluate the utility of elastic tissue staining in primary cicatricial alopecia.

Vishwanath T, Dhurat R

Journal of clinical pathology 2024; (77(11)):737-742 doi:10.1136/jcp-2022-208745.

Clinical effectiveness of finasteride versus hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: A randomized controlled trial.

Saber M, Farokhshahi M, Fatemi Naeini F, et al.

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2024; (23(2)):576-584 doi:10.1111/jocd.15993.

Differential diagnosis of red scalp: the importance of trichoscopy.

Waśkiel-Burnat A, Czuwara J, Blicharz L, et al.

Clinical and experimental dermatology 2024; (49(9)):961-968 doi:10.1093/ced/llad366.

Dutasteride in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Seo HM, Oh SU, Kim S, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2024; (38(8)):1514-1521 doi:10.1111/jdv.19802.

Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata.

Yoo LJH, Meah N, Wall D, McDonald I

Case reports in dermatology 2024; (16(1)):83-87 doi:10.1159/000538064.

Exploring Remission Dynamics and Prognostic Factors in Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Lyakhovitsky A, Zilbermintz T, Segal Z, et al.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) 2024; (240(4)):531-542 doi:10.1159/000538355.

Trichoscopic Features of Scalp Discoid Lupus Erythematosus versus Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review.

Gowda SK, Errichetti E, Thakur V, et al.

Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology 2024; (17()):805-827 doi:10.2147/CCID.S460742.

Prevalence and Treatment Patterns in Patients With Lichen Planopilaris.

Pelet Del Toro N, Strunk A, Garg A, Han G

JAMA dermatology 2024; (160(8)):865-868 doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.1445.

Quality-of-life assessment and the impact of early diagnosis and treatment in lichen planopilaris: a systematic review.

Kelati A, Jafferany M

Clinical and experimental dermatology 2024; (50(1)):146-149 doi:10.1093/ced/llae339.

Pruritus in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia-Clinical Characteristics and Dermoscopic Correlations.

Kołcz K, Krawczyk-Wołoszyn K, Reich A, Żychowska M

Journal of clinical medicine 2024; (13(16)) doi:10.3390/jcm13164898.

Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective, Real-Life Analysis in a Tertiary Center in Germany.

Stege H, Haist M, Schultheis M, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2024; (13(16)) doi:10.3390/jcm13164947.

Extra-follicular cutaneous manifestations of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Donati A, Wu IIH

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2024; (99(6)):875-886 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2024.01.003.

Target in Sight: A Comprehensive Review of Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Bull's Eye Maculopathy.

Snow Z, Seely K, Barrett S, et al.

Current ophthalmology reports 2024; (12(3)):38-48 doi:10.1007/s40135-024-00321-6.

Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome with Mucosal Involvement: A Rare Case.

Polra RV, Tandel JJ, Nair PA

International journal of trichology 2023; (15(6)):251-254 doi:10.4103/ijt.ijt_88_22.

Trichoscopic Features of Lichen Planopilaris versus Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Systematic Review.

Gowda SK, Errichetti E, Behera B, et al.

Dermatology practical & conceptual 2025; (15(1)) doi:10.5826/dpc.1501a4481.

Delphi Consensus on the Distinct Clinical and Histopathological Features of Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Insights From the Hair Diseases EADV Task Force.

Starace MVR, Pampaloni F, Iorizzo M, et al.

International journal of dermatology 2025; (64(7)):1246-1254 doi:10.1111/ijd.17780.

Systemic Treatments for Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Study of 315 Patients.

Willaert M, Van Dongen T, Dikrama P, et al.

Acta dermato-venereologica 2025; (105()):adv42465 doi:10.2340/actadv.v105.42465.

A Systematic Review of Follicular Unit Graft Survival Rates After Hair Transplantation in Primary Cicatricial Alopecia.

Yii V, Moussa A, Triwongwaranat D, et al.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2025; (51(11)):1052-1057 doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000004707.

M2 Macrophage and Extracellular Matrix Genes Are Enriched in High-Activity Lichen Planopilaris.

Yıldız-Altay Ü, Burns LJ, Chen LC, et al.

Dermatology research and practice 2025; (2025()):5545886 doi:10.1155/drp/5545886.

Single-cell sequencing combined with spatial transcriptomics reveals the characteristics of follicle-targeted inflammation patterns in primary cicatricial alopecia.

Chen Q, Li Y, Zhu Q, et al.

Cell & bioscience 2025; (15(1)):102 doi:10.1186/s13578-025-01447-1.

Consensus Document on the Clinical Management of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Recommendations From Spanish Working Group on Trichology and Onychology of the AEDV.

Saceda-Corralo D, Combalia A, Fernandez-Crehuet P, et al.

Actas dermo-sifiliograficas 2025; (117(1)):104486 doi:10.1016/j.ad.2025.104486.

Line Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) Features of Primary Cicatricial Alopecias.

Traini DO, Palmisano G, Ciobotariu I, et al.

International journal of dermatology 2026; (65(8)):1641-1646 doi:10.1111/ijd.70266.

Management of classic lichen planopilaris: The EADV task force on hair diseases position statement.

Seyed Jafari SM, Starace M, Katoulis A, et al.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2026; (40(8)):1306-1317 doi:10.1111/jdv.70379.

Stress: an important cofactor in patients with lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Waśkiel-Burnat A, Starace M, Quadrelli F, et al.

Postepy dermatologii i alergologii 2026; (43(2)):185-190 doi:10.5114/ada.2026.161197.

Clinical Insights and Prognostic Factors in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Lyakhovitsky A, Zilbermintz T, Jaworowski B, et al.

Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) 2026; 1-11 doi:10.1159/000553195.

Lichen Planopilaris After Hair Transplantation and Facial Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review.

Lázaro Escudero J, Moon JY, Fiedler J, et al.

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2026; doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000005244.

Efficacy and safety of pioglitazone in lichen planopilaris in comparison with hydroxychloroquine: Prospective non-inferiority study.

Kapetanovic I, Zivanovic D, Soldatovic I, et al.

Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG 2026; doi:10.1111/ddg.70362.

Systematic review of efficacy of hair transplantation in patients with classic lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia: revisiting the current evidence.

Palacios-Diaz RD, Lasheras-Pérez MA

Anais brasileiros de dermatologia 2026; (101(5)):501426 doi:10.1016/j.abd.2026.501426.

Scalp Biopsies for Alopecia.

Brunetti T, Misciali C, Rapparini L, et al.

Dermatopathology (Basel, Switzerland) 2026; (13(3)) doi:10.3390/dermatopathology13030044.