EA91.2

Follicular lichen planus

Líquen plano folicular

Category

Definition

Lichen planus involving the hair follicle rather than the epidermis. It typically involves the scalp but may be seen elsewhere. Clinically it presents as grouped small, slightly scaly erythematous follicular papules.

Index Terms

Follicular lichen planusLichen planus follicularisFrontal fibrosing alopeciaPostmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopeciaLichen planopilarisLichen planopilaris of scalpCicatricial alopecia due to lichen planusGraham-Little syndromeLassueur-Graham-Little syndromePiccardi-Lasseur-Little syndrome