What factors determine good candidacy for a patient with this disease? Are there other options for hair replacement?
Answer: None In general hair transplant surgery is not indicated for Lichen Planopilaris. Non surgical options may be Scalp Micropigmentation. You need to be under the care of a doctor for Lichen Planopilaris.
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Answer: None In general hair transplant surgery is not indicated for Lichen Planopilaris. Non surgical options may be Scalp Micropigmentation. You need to be under the care of a doctor for Lichen Planopilaris.
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March 22, 2018
Answer: Hair transplants for lichen planopilaris (LPP). Hair transplants can be a good option for lichen planopilaris - if and only if the disease is quiet. If the disease is active, then it would not be a good idea at all. HOW DO I KNOW MY LICHEN PLANOPILARIS IS QUIET?A dermatologist can guide you if your LPP is quiet. In general, LPP is quiet if ALL THREE OF THESE CRITERIA ARE MET:Your hair looks exactly the same as 2 years agoYou have no itching, burning and pain in your scalpYou take no medications (clobetasol, etc) for your hair loss at present.Far too often, patients with LPP rush the decision to have a transplant and it's not successful. Hair transplants for LPP can be extremely successful in the right patient and at the right time. They do present unique challenges including the absolute need to monitor for disease activity after the transplant (it can activate again) and then need (sometimes) for 2 or 3 transplants to build up appropriate density. I see patients with LPP every 6 months after their transplant for the first 2 years. If there is any sign of the disease coming back, we restart clobetasol and sometimes oral medications like hydroxychloroquine. Other options for cosmetic improvement of LPP (besides hair transplants) include use of a wig, hairpiece.
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March 22, 2018
Answer: Hair transplants for lichen planopilaris (LPP). Hair transplants can be a good option for lichen planopilaris - if and only if the disease is quiet. If the disease is active, then it would not be a good idea at all. HOW DO I KNOW MY LICHEN PLANOPILARIS IS QUIET?A dermatologist can guide you if your LPP is quiet. In general, LPP is quiet if ALL THREE OF THESE CRITERIA ARE MET:Your hair looks exactly the same as 2 years agoYou have no itching, burning and pain in your scalpYou take no medications (clobetasol, etc) for your hair loss at present.Far too often, patients with LPP rush the decision to have a transplant and it's not successful. Hair transplants for LPP can be extremely successful in the right patient and at the right time. They do present unique challenges including the absolute need to monitor for disease activity after the transplant (it can activate again) and then need (sometimes) for 2 or 3 transplants to build up appropriate density. I see patients with LPP every 6 months after their transplant for the first 2 years. If there is any sign of the disease coming back, we restart clobetasol and sometimes oral medications like hydroxychloroquine. Other options for cosmetic improvement of LPP (besides hair transplants) include use of a wig, hairpiece.
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July 8, 2015
Answer: A female has an autoimmune disease Lichen Planopilaris is an an autoimmune diseases which usually negatively impact a hair transplant and are considered a contraindication for hair transplants. See a good description of the disease on wijkipedia below
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July 8, 2015
Answer: A female has an autoimmune disease Lichen Planopilaris is an an autoimmune diseases which usually negatively impact a hair transplant and are considered a contraindication for hair transplants. See a good description of the disease on wijkipedia below
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June 8, 2015
Answer: Hair transplant Dear Febronia,
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June 8, 2015
Answer: Hair transplant Dear Febronia,
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May 28, 2015
Answer: Hair transplant an option for lichen planopliaris If you have been diagnosed with lichen planopliaris, you need to see a dermatologist and be treated before doing any hair transplant surgery, because of you do hair transplant, there is possibility of graft rejection and not taking if it is active.
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May 28, 2015
Answer: Hair transplant an option for lichen planopliaris If you have been diagnosed with lichen planopliaris, you need to see a dermatologist and be treated before doing any hair transplant surgery, because of you do hair transplant, there is possibility of graft rejection and not taking if it is active.
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