Eleojo is a practicing pediatric surgeon, hair specialist, and hair transplant surgeon who also experienced lichen planopilaris, or LPP, as a patient. In this Baldcast chapter, she describes an early encounter with Dr. Sanusi Umar that began with skepticism and shifted when she noticed a pattern in her own symptoms.
From Physician to Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
Eleojo came to the conversation with extensive medical experience of her own. The chapter introduces her as a practicing pediatric surgeon from the United Kingdom, as well as a hair specialist and hair transplant surgeon. Yet her professional background did not remove the personal reality of being a patient with LPP.
Her first impression of Dr. U was direct: “Oh, what a cowboy.” The comment captures the skepticism she felt at the beginning. What followed, however, gave her a reason to look again at what she was experiencing.
A Change She Could Track
Eleojo says that within 10 days, the itching she had been experiencing “just settled down.” She also says she did not believe it herself at first. When she stopped, the symptoms started again.
That sequence became important to her because it suggested a repeatable pattern in her own experience: the itching calmed down, then returned after she stopped. The chapter does not reveal the full treatment story or final outcome. Instead, it centers on the moment when her observation began to challenge her original impression.
Why the Pattern Mattered
For a physician who was also navigating her own hair loss diagnosis, noticing that pattern became a turning point in how she viewed the experience. Dr. U frames this as the beginning of a broader hair restoration story, saying that the journey is “about layering.” This chapter leaves that idea open for the next part of the conversation rather than moving ahead of the story.
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Medical Disclaimer
This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual experiences and responses can vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for guidance about your own condition and treatment options.
Further Reading
- https://dru.com/what-is-lpp-aka-lichen-planopilaris/
- Umar S, Kan P, Carter MJ, Shitabata P, Novosilska M. Lichen Planopilaris Responsive to a Novel Phytoactive Botanical Treatment: A Case Series. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2022 Jul;12(7):1697-1710. doi: 10.1007/s13555-022-00749-3. Epub 2022 Jun 8. PMID: 35674981; PMCID: PMC9276860.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9276860/
