Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences

Abstract: Facial hyperpigmentation and pigmentary lesions are often difficult to distinguish in skin of color. Hence, correlation of clinical, dermoscopy and histopathology is necessary to establish definite diagnosis. Lichen planus pigmentosus is a condition of unknown etiology which presents with ashy pigmentation on the exposed areas. Frontal fibrosing alopecia is an uncommon variant of lichen planopilaris and presents with progressive recession of the fronto-temporal line. To date, coexistence of lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia in Filipinos has never been reported.