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Lichen Planopilaris...newly diagnosed

Skin Health | Last Active: Aug 1 2:55pm | Replies (92)

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@nets2020

I was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris 13 months ago by my dermatologist during an annual skin cancer screening. I have had steroid shots in my scalp every 3 months, I take 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine twice daily. I put a mixture of fluocinonide0.05% and men’s romaine (half and half) on my scalp every night. I bought a laser had and use it every other day for 30 minutes. I also tried PRP (had three treatments). I discontinued that treatment because initially I lost a lot more hair. I do not seem to be losing a lot of hair now, still have scarring bald spots that will never regrow hair. I always have new hair coming in, sometimes more than others. I would like to know if anyone has shampoo products to recommend. My hairdresser colors my hair with henna . I am only washing my hair once a week and do not use a hair dryer. Would like to hear from others with this problem.

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Hi @nets2020, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am glad to hear that you are having less hair loss recently.

I am including one of Mayo's Q and A on treating hair loss:
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-treating-hair-loss/
The henna sounds like a great way to remedy some of the hair loss and discoloration. Do you find that it helps with self confidence?

My dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole shampoo and told me to alternate it with Head and Shoulders.