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Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur Syndrome: Follow-up
Updated: Oct 13, 2009
Follow-up
Further Outpatient Care
- Regular follow-up is recommended to assess the course of Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome (GLPLS) and the effectiveness of prescribed treatments. Ask patients about any adverse effects to medications and manage accordingly.
- Conduct appropriate laboratory studies as indicated with the use of systemic medications (ie, cyclosporine, thalidomide).
- Take necessary steps to prevent permanent cicatricial alopecia.
Prognosis
- Cicatricial scalp alopecia has a poor prognosis. This type of hair loss is permanent.
- Noncicatricial alopecia of the axilla and groin often spontaneously resolves.
- Follicular lichen planus eruption on the body usually responds well to treatment; however, recurrence is not uncommon.
Patient Education
- Educate Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome (GLPLS) patients on the psychosocial aspects of progressive cicatricial alopecia.
- If indicated, discuss options and sources for cosmetic hairpieces to disguise end-stage scarring scalp alopecia.
Miscellaneous
Medicolegal Pitfalls
- Failure to perform a biopsy on scalp lesions to confirm the scarring nature of the condition
- Failure to offer medical intervention in an attempt to prevent further spread of scarring and irreversible alopecia
- Failure to provide a clear discussion of the risk-to-benefit ratio of treatment options for this condition
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Keywords
Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome, GLPLS, Graham-Little-Feldman syndrome, Lassueur-Graham-Little-Piccardi syndrome, Piccardi-Lassueur-Graham-Little syndrome, Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, follicular lichen planus, LP, lichen spinulosus et folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, alopecia, cheratosi spinulosa, keratotic spinulosa, lichenoid dermatosis, hair loss, GLPL syndrome
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