title: Isolated linear lichen planopilaris: extremely rare when limited to the scalp.
abstract: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a primary cicatricial alopecia that rarely presents in a linear distribution. We present a case of linear LPP that was isolated to the frontal scalp with extension down the forehead. It is uncommon to see a linear distribution of LPP anywhere on the body, but it is particularly rare on the scalp. We also discuss the pathophysiology of disorders that present in unusual linear distributions.
authors.forename: Ashley B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Delacerda
authors.forename: Rachel G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Chandler
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health and Science, 3601 4th St, Stop 9400, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA. mwellsmd@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.forename: Premalatha L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Vindhya
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005546:Forehead; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology*