Lichen Planopilaris

Overview

5 out of 5 (5 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 May 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

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.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-108-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Interpret the epidemiology of lichen planopilaris using available evidence-based data to counsel patients.

  • Compare the clinical findings of lichen planopilaris to dermatological conditions with similar presentations.

  • Determine the treatment considerations for patients with lichen planopilaris by integrating patient history, medication compliance, and extent of alopecia.

  • Implement interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination provided to patients with lichen planopilaris.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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Reviews

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Mark S. on 11/19/2023

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