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Answer: Lichen Planus is a skin disease which can appear on any area of the skin. The most common areas are the inner wrists, the forearms and the ankles, although lichen planus may also affect the nails, the inside of the mouth or, as in your case, the scalp, where it leads to hair loss. It is characterised by purple or reddish-purple bumps on the skin with flat tops, an uneven shape and which can be very itchy. Most sufferers are middle-aged adults, though it can affect people of all ages. In many cases, the cause of lichen planus can’t be found, although it can be aggravated by stress. Lichen planus of the scalp must be treated without delay or the hair may never grow back.