Scalp lichen planus, also known as lichen Planopilaris, is a condition that lichen planus developing on your scalp. It can causes permanent scarring alopecia with inflammation around affected hair follicles and distinct patches of hair loss. It mostly affects middle-aged adults. Treatment includes oral corticosteroids plus topical corticosteroid creams, and oral Accutane or hydroxychloroquine.
How is Scalp lichen planus treated in practice?