Homeopathic Treatment for Planopilaris

Lichen Planopilaris is also known as follicular Lichen Planus or Lichen Planus follicularis. It is a variant of Lichen Planus (LP) of the scalp which leads to scarred alopecia followed by the permanent hair loss on the scalp. It is an autoimmune disorder.

Pathology:

The histological hallmark of Lichen Planopilaris is a chronic per follicular and interface dermatitis that affects the hair follicle infundibulum (the segment that extends from the entrance of the sebaceous gland duct to the follicular orifice) and isthmus (the short segment that extends from the insertion of the erector pili muscle to the entrance of the sebaceous gland duct). This leads to the destruction of basal keratinocytes in the hair follicle.

Conventional Treatment:

In conventional therapy, the treatment generally comprises of short tapered courses of prednisone in combination therapy with retinoids or anti-malarial drugs. Other options include psoralen-UV-A, systemic and topical steroids, etc but its efficacy for the treatment is not proved.

Homeopathy Treatment:

Lichen Planopilaris should be treated as quickly as possible to avoid permanent hair loss. Treatment is case-dependent, as the severity of symptoms, the extent of the lesions and response to treatment vary from individual to individual.

If not treated in early stages, it may lead to permanent loss of hair and in such cases, homeopathy is helpful to stop the further progress of the disease.

Homeopathy is strongly recommended in the initial stages of Lichen Planopilaris wherein we can help to control the further progress of the disease. It is not possible to grow hair on the scalp which has scarred skin. Good control of further deterioration is also considered as significant treatment using homeopathy.