Lichen planopilaris is an inflammatory, primary cicatricial alopecia, resulting in several hair loss patterns. Alopecia is considered a follicular variant of lichen planus. Lichen planopilaris is the prototypical lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, according to the North American Hair Research Society (NAHRS). The condition is considered a follicular variant of lichen planus based on clinical and histopathological findings. The most widely accepted theory states that lichen planopilaris is a hair-specific autoimmune disorder in which activated T-lymphocytes target follicular antigens. The incidence of any of the cicatricial alopecias is not precisely known. Lichen planopilaris has been reported as the most frequent primary scarring alopecia, accounting for 43% of cases in a series involving 72 patients. Frontal fibrosing alopecia and Graham-Little syndrome are considered variants of lichen planopilaris.This activity describes the epidemiology, genetics, clinical presentation, and management of lichen planopilaris, equipping clinicians with the knowledge to improve patient care. Interprofessional collaboration between primary care clinicians and consulting dermatologists is crucial for maintaining the quality of life.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/473
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Dermatopathology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine