The combination of the biologic adalimumab and hydroxychloroquine may be responsible for the improvement in lichen planopilaris, including the hair regrowth, according to the study. When adalimumab ...

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a highly morbid inflammatory scalp disorder that causes generally irreversible scarring hair loss, often accompanied by profound pain, itch, and burning sensations; no FDA ...

BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today announced a new Phase 2b/3 clinical program for brepocitinib in lichen planopilaris (LPP), a ...

What is the treatment for a large scalp lesion diagnosed as lichen planus? Can these lesions evolve into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or other malignancy? — Clarence R. Sanders, MD, Gallatin, Tenn.

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited ...