Rare scalp Autoimmune disease… lichen planopilaris

Posted by patsydell @patsydell, Nov 28, 2022

I have lichen planopilaris where my hair is falling out. From what I understand you lose your hair and it will not grow back. Was diagnosed by having a scalp plug taken out and diagnosed I would like to know if anyone else has this disease and has had any success with any medication’s or shampoos that have helped prevent hair loss. I used to have beautiful thick hair and it’s very depressing I can finding fallen hair everywhere. When I shampoo my hair is the most depressing to see the handful of hair that has come out.

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Biopsy diagnosed lichen planopilarus almost 2 years ago. Hydroxychloroquine caused eye problems almost right away. Doxycycline helped until recently when it worsened hair loss. I think steroid injections help hair loss; at least the burning is less. Laser cap and topical clobetasol seem to help with hair loss. I've read about oral N-acetylcysteine and pentoxifylline being possible new treatment options. Has anyone tried either?

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