Just diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees Lichen planopilaris, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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Lichen planopilaris is a rare condition. Also known as Follicular lichen planus, LPP, Lichen follicularis, Lichen planus follicularis. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for Lichen planopilaris so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:525 · ICD-10 L66.1 · GARD 0003247
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Authoritative references for Lichen planopilaris
Research & market landscape for Lichen planopilaris
Following Lichen planopilaris for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and care-center footprint for Lichen planopilaris — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
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Common questions
What is Lichen planopilaris?
Lichen planopilaris is a rare condition. Also known as Follicular lichen planus, LPP, Lichen follicularis, Lichen planus follicularis. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for Lichen planopilaris together in one place.
What are the symptoms of Lichen planopilaris?
Symptoms of Lichen planopilaris vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats Lichen planopilaris.
How is Lichen planopilaris treated?
Treatment for Lichen planopilaris depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see Lichen planopilaris, and review current options with them.
What causes Lichen planopilaris — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of Lichen planopilaris are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats Lichen planopilaris can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees Lichen planopilaris, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for Lichen planopilaris?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat Lichen planopilaris, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for Lichen planopilaris?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for Lichen planopilaris from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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