Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography: Characteristic hints for the diagnosis of scarring alopecia due to lupus erythematodes: A preliminary study.
Marie-Christine NutzMaximilian DeußingDaniela HartmannFabia DaxenbergerQuirine Louise EijkenboomCharlotte GustLars E FrenchSandra SchuhJulia WelzelElke C SattlerPublished in: Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) (2024)
LC-OCT imaging can noninvasively detect morphologic criteria such as lymphocytic and vacuolar interface dermatitis of cicatricial alopecia due to LE. In particular, the presence of hyperreflective collagen fibers appears to be a characteristic easily recognizable feature that may facilitate differential diagnosis with other forms of cicatricial alopecia. Further studies are mandatory to differentiate other forms of scarring alopecia.