Lichen Planopilaris Associated with Spray-on Sunscreen

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Timothy Jay Orlowski
Hoyt Harris Reynolds
Boni Elizabeth Elewski

Keywords

Lichen Planopilaris, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Sunscreen

Abstract

This case report further supports a possible association between spray-on sunscreen use and lichen planopilaris (LPP).  In order to lead to more accurate diagnosis and treatment, dermatologists should elucidate specific sunscreen use in patients presenting with symptoms consistent with LPP.

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