• 1. Yu L, Li Z, Feng S. Lichen Sclerosus of Face: A Case Report and Review of Literature. (herbspice.gr)
  • Archived from the original on 2 February Lichen planus configuration Annular Linear morphology Hypertrophic Atrophic Bullous Ulcerative Actinic Pigmented site Mucosal Psoriasis serdülők Peno-ginival Vulvovaginal overlap synromes with lichen sclerosus with lupus erythematosis other: Hepatitis-associated lichen planus Lichen planus pemphigoides. (kiaszabo.hu)
  • Cutaneous lichen planus (CLP) most commonly involves the flexor surfaces of the extremities and presents as small itchy violaceous Papules in middle-aged adults. (hindawi.com)
  • A number of associated cutaneous findings have been reported in up to 15% of these patients including lichen planus-like eruptions (LP). (thedoctorsdoctor.com)
  • Lichen planus may be categorized as affecting mucosal or cutaneous surfaces. (wikipedia.org)
  • Variants of cutaneous lichen planus are distinguished based upon the appearance of the lesions and/or their distribution. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lichenoid keratoses (also known as "benign lichenoid keratosis", and "Solitary lichen planus") is a cutaneous condition characterized by brown to red scaling maculopapules, found on sun-exposed skin of extremities. (wikipedia.org)
  • The scalp is rarely affected by a condition known as lichen planopilaris, acuminatus, follicular lichen planus, and peripilaris, characterised by violaceous, adherent follicular scale with progressive scarring alopecia. (wikipedia.org)
  • While lichen planus and lichen planopilaris may occur together, aside from sharing the term 'lichen' and revealing inflammation on skin biopsy, there is neither established data on their co-occurrence nor data to suggest a common etiology. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris is considered an orphan disease with no definitive prevalence data and no proven effective treatments. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2. Asz-Sigall D, González-de-Cossio-Hernández AC, Rodríguez-Lobato E, Ortega-Springall MF, Vega-Memije ME, Arenas Guzmán R. Linear Lichen Planopilaris of the Face: Case Report and Review. (herbspice.gr)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a pruritic eruption commonly associated with hepatitis C. Lesions are characteristically papular, purple (violaceous color), polygonal, and peripherally located (eg. (medscape.com)
  • Lichen planus is a pruritic inflammatory dermatosis of unknown origin. (thedoctorsdoctor.com)
  • 258 Lichen planus lesions are so called because of their "lichen-like" appearance and can be classified by the site they involve, or by their morphology. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lichen planus lesions can occur in many different forms: Occasionally, lichen planus is known to occur with other conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lesions of this syndrome share features of both lupus erythematosus and lichen planus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although lichen planus can present with a variety of lesions, the most common presentation is as a well defined area of purple-coloured, itchy, flat-topped papules with interspersed lacy white lines (Wickham's striae). (wikipedia.org)
  • Other variants may include: Lichen planus pemphigoides characterized by the development of tense blisters atop lesions of lichen planus or the development vesicles de novo on uninvolved skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lichen planus (see the image below) has been found to be associated with hepatitis C virus infection. (medscape.com)
  • Lichen planus associated with hepatitis C virus: No viral transcripts are found in the lichen planus, and effective therapy for hepatitis C virus does not clear lichen planus. (thedoctorsdoctor.com)
  • The term lichenoid reaction (lichenoid eruption or lichenoid lesion) refers to a lesion of similar or identical histopathologic and clinical appearance to lichen planus (i.e., an area which resembles lichen planus, both to the naked eye and under a microscope). (wikipedia.org)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. (hindawi.com)
  • It was originally named "lichen ruber planus" and "lichen psoriasis" [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Lichen planus pemphigoides: four new cases and a review of the literature Int J Dermatol. (rareguru.com)
  • Lichen Planus Pemphigoides Associated With PD-1 and PD-L1 Inhibitors: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. (uchicago.edu)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most often affects middle-aged adults. (hindawi.com)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, inflammatory mucocutaneous disease of undetermined origin that affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide (1). (medicaljournals.se)
  • It may be triggered by diuretics and antimalarials, metal fillings (causing oral lichen planus), stress, and infection. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, pemphigoid/herpes gestationis, lichen planus pemphigoides, cicatricial pemphigoid and linear IgA disease are characterized by an immune response to BP180. (uni-luebeck.de)
  • 5. Merio L, Tounkara TM, Battesti G, Cordoliani F, Arsouze A, Bagot M, Battistella M, Petit A. Blaschko-linear lichen planus of the face: A retrospective study of 6 cases and a literature review. (herbspice.gr)
  • 9. Onprasert W, Chanprapaph K. Lichen Planus Pemphigoides Induced by Enalapril: A Case Report and a Review of Literature. (herbspice.gr)
  • LP (Greek "Leichen" = tree moss, Latin "planus" = flat, even) [ 2 ] was first explained in 1869 by Dr. Wilson as an inflammatory disorder of the stratified squamous epithelia with an unknown etiology. (hindawi.com)
  • Lichen planus is a self-limited disease that usually resolves within 12-18 months. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Wilson probably referred to the condition that was originally described by Herba as "Lichen ruber" [ 3 , 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Although these papules can be found anywhere on the body, they most commonly affect the trunk and/or legs on skin areas previously affected by classic lichen planus. (rareguru.com)
  • Lichen planus is a cell-mediated immune response of unknown origin. (medscape.com)
  • We searched the literature using terms: "lichen" and "planus. (hindawi.com)