Linear Lichen Planopilaris of the Face: Case Report and Review

Abstract

We describe the case of a 45-year-old man who presented with a 5-month history of unilateral pruritic linear erythematous papules and atrophy on the chin and mandibular area. Dermoscopy showed areas of cicatricial alopecia with absence of follicular openings, perifollicular erythema and pigment. Lichen planopilaris of the face is a rare variant with only 13 cases reported in the literature.

Trichoscopy beyond scalp. A narrative review

“…We identified one case report of a patient with linear LPP of the face where trichoscopy was employed. Findings were scarring alopecia with a lack of follicular openings, erythema, and pigment deposition around the hair follicles 26 …”

“…Findings were scarring alopecia with a lack of follicular openings, erythema, and pigment deposition around the hair follicles. 26 Frontal fibrosing alopecia Beard involvement is quite frequent in men with FFA, where dermoscopy reveals diminished follicular openings and peripilar casts. Erythema surrounding terminal hairs, visible vessels either linear or arborizing can be seen (Fig.…”