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[ 20 ] Additionally, microRNA 4484 (miR-4484) has been found to be significantly up-regulated in the salivary exosomes of patients with oral lichen planus. (medscape.com)
The role of autoimmunity in the pathogenesis is supported by many autoimmune features of oral lichen planus, including its chronicity, onset in adults, predilection for females, association with other autoimmune diseases, occasional tissue-type associations, depressed immune-suppressor activity in patients with oral lichen planus, and the presence of autocytotoxic T-cell clones in lichen planus lesions. (medscape.com)
In evaluating the current evidence on the prevalence of autoimmune disorders in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) and their magnitude of association, a comorbidity between autoimmune thyroid diseases and OLP and between diabetes mellitus and OLP was found. (dentalproductsreport.com)
Re-examine patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) during active treatment, and monitor lesions for reduction in mucosal erythema and ulceration and alleviation of symptoms. (medscape.com)
Follow up with patients with oral lichen planus at least every 6 months. (medscape.com)
Advise patients with oral lichen planus to pay attention to when symptoms are exacerbated or when lesions change. (medscape.com)
Patients with oral lichen planus may have a slightly increased risk of oral cancer, although the precise risk is unknown. (medscape.com)
Patients with oral lichen planus may have a slightly increased risk of oral cancer, which they may be able to reduce (see Deterrence/Prevention). (medscape.com)
Oral SCC in patients with oral lichen planus is a feared complication and a controversial issue. (medscape.com)
In retrospective studies, less than 5% of patients with oral lichen planus who were not using tobacco products developed oral SCC. (medscape.com)
In patients with oral lichen planus, the chronic inflammatory response and the simultaneous healing response of epithelial wounds may increase the likelihood of cancer-forming gene mutations. (medscape.com)
Current immunosuppressive therapies usually control oral mucosal erythema, ulceration, and symptoms in patients with oral lichen planus with minimal adverse effects. (medscape.com)

Therefore, early in the formation of oral lichen planus lesions, CD8 + T cells may recognize an antigen associated with the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I on keratinocytes. (medscape.com)
Oral lichen planus lesions contain increased levels of the cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. (medscape.com)
Reported associations between oral lichen planus and systemic diseases may be coincidental, because (1) oral lichen planus is relatively common, (2) oral lichen planus occurs predominantly in older adults, and (3) many drugs used in the treatment of systemic diseases trigger the development of oral lichenoid lesions as an adverse effect. (medscape.com)
All of these terms have been abandoned and replaced by 'lichen sclerosus,' which is now used for genital and extragenital lesions. (illness.com)
Lichen planus lesions in the mouth cause speckled white spots in the mouth. (noseplasticsurgery.in)
These lichen planus lesions are itchy. (epainassist.com)
These lichen planus lesions are red and eroded. (epainassist.com)
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin, which most commonly affects individuals between 30-60 years of age and is characterized by different types of lesions involving the skin and mucosa . (amboss.com)
Lichen planus is clinically diagnosed based on the presence of typical skin lesions. (amboss.com)
Manifests with diffuse lesions that closely resemble lichen planus but are not histologically identical. (amboss.com)
Lichen simplex chronicus can present as a solitary lesion or as multiple lesions-usually in areas that are easy to reach. (norcal-dermatology.com)
The lesions of cutaneous lichen planus typically resolve within 1-2 years, whereas the lesions of oral lichen planus are long lasting and persist for 20 years or longer. (medscape.com)
Lesions most frequently diagnosed were inflammatory papillary hyperplasia, mucoceles, periapical cyst and lichen planus. (bvsalud.org)
Not only is the primary tumor detection an issue, but in the patient with primary oral cancer, a higher risk exists for the development of undetected secondary lesions. (medscape.com)
Local (intra-articular or intralesional) injection of [CV004 trade name] may be given as part of the short-term management of inflammatory joint and tendon disorders, and localised inflammatory and hypertrophic skin lesions including those of lichen simplex, lichen planus, granuloma annulare, discoid lupus erythematosus, and keloids. (who.int)

The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown. (medlineplus.gov)
The underlying cause of lichen sclerosus is not fully understood but it is thought to relate to an autoimmune process. (illness.com)

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. (hindawi.com)
Soft target of the rashes associated with lichen planus are your skin, vagina and mucous membranes of the mouth. (natural-health-news.com)
Lichen planus occur when the immune system attacks the cells on the skin and mucous membranes. (epainassist.com)
It is the purpose of this paper to describe the results of therapy as observed in patients with erosive lichen planus of the oral mucous membranes through the use of a topically applied corticosteroid, triamcinolone acetonide, incorporated in a new adhesive vehicle, 1 the latter having been specifically designed for the more efficient application of therapeutic agents to oral mucous membranes. (jamanetwork.com)
Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes (such as the mouth and genital region). (norcal-dermatology.com)

The most important complication of oral lichen planus (OLP) is the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) but this is a very controversial matter. (ncl.ac.uk)
Recent data suggest that OLR present a greater percentage of malignant transformation than OLP and, although the association between cancer and OLP has been documented in scientific reports, there is no association between squamous cell carcinoma and cutaneous lichen planus [ 4 - 6 ]. (ecancer.org)
Biopsy also helps detect squamous cell carcinoma , the risk of which is increased in lichen planus. (amboss.com)
Risk of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma in lichen sclerosus and lichen planus: A systematic review. (msdmanuals.com)
Risk of subsequent squamous cell carcinoma is increased. (msdmanuals.com)
Lichen sclerosus has also been linked to a higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma. (elnasexualwellness.com)
HPVs of the beta genera (ß-HPV) are risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and may be related to carcinomas originating in other cutaneous sites such as the vulva. (bvsalud.org)

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most often affects middle-aged adults. (hindawi.com)
Lichen planus mostly affects middle-aged adults. (medlineplus.gov)
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease of unknown cause which can affect any body part of any person but has a strong preference for the genitals (penis, vulva) and is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) when it affects the penis. (wikipedia.org)
Lichen planus only affects about 2% of the population and women over the age of 50 are most often affected. (dentalproductsreport.com)
Lichen planopilaris usually affects young adult women, although the age range is wide and it can also affect men. (dermnetnz.org)
Oral lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a continuous (chronic) inflammatory disease that affects the lining of your mouth. (noseplasticsurgery.in)
Lichen sclerosus affects external genitalia by causing irritating white patches of skin. (womensexcellence.com)
Lichen planus generally affects middle-aged adults. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition most commonly affects the genital skin. (norcal-dermatology.com)
Lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory dermatosis of unknown cause, possibly autoimmune, that usually affects the anogenital area. (msdmanuals.com)

There's 1 other type of lichen planus which is plaque-like and gives the appearance of a dense thickening or the mucosal tissue. (dentalproductsreport.com)
A rare type of lichen planus, familial bullous lichen planus, runs in families. (aad.org)

Laser therapy works by increasing and improving the production of collagen and elastin fibers of the vulva and vagina, eliminating the symptoms of lichen sclerosus. (womensexcellence.com)
If you are experiencing symptoms of Lichen sclerosus talk to our doctors. (elnasexualwellness.com)

Lichen Sclerosus can be associated with lichen planus, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

Women's Excellence now treats women suffering from lichen sclerosus with convenient laser therapy. (womensexcellence.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)

It has been noted that clinical diagnosis of BXO can be "almost unmistakable," though there are other dermatologic conditions such as lichen planus, localized scleroderma, leukoplakia, vitiligo, and the cutaneous rash of Lyme disease can have a similar appearance. (wikipedia.org)
Skin biopsy - to rule out other conditions, such as lichen planus, eczema, psoriasis, that may mimic neurodermatitis. (askdrshah.com)
The more common uVIN is related to underlying human papillomavirus infection, whereas dVIN occurs in the setting of other vulvar inflammatory conditions such as lichen sclerosis. (bvsalud.org)

What Are The Potential Complications Of Lichen Planus? (natural-health-news.com)

People who have autoimmune disorders such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis are also prone to getting lichen sclerosus. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

Lichen planus is generally a chronic-recurrent condition, except for the cutaneous form, which is usually self-limiting . (amboss.com)
Lichen planus is generally not harmful and may get better with treatment. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)

Methods Twenty patients, including 7 men and 13 women, aged 33 to 56, treated for erosive lichen planus of the oral mucosa, are the subjects of this report. (jamanetwork.com)

Since then, many synonyms have been in use, notably 'Kraurosis vulvae,' 'vulvar dystrophy,' 'white spot disease,' and 'lichen sclerosus et atrophicus' or 'guttate scleroderma. (illness.com)

At Welling Homeopathy we specialise in the treatment of all types of lichen including Lichen Sclerosus. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

What causes most cases of lichen planus remains unclear. (aad.org)
Topical corticosteroid creams can be used to treat mild cases of lichen sclerosus. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of Lichen Planus. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)

The exact causes of lichen sclerous remain unknown. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

What are the clinical features of lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
The histological examination will reveal characteristic features of lichen sclerosus which includes hyperkeratosis, acanthosis and papillomatosis. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

The specific antigen that triggers lichen planus is unknown, although it may be a self-peptide (or altered self-peptide), in which case lichen planus would be a true autoimmune disease. (medscape.com)
Current data suggest that oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease in which autocytotoxic CD8 + T cells trigger the apoptosis of oral epithelial cells. (medscape.com)
One theory is that lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. (aad.org)
To find out whether lichen planus is an autoimmune disease, we need more research. (aad.org)
Is Lichen Planus an Autoimmune Disease? (epainassist.com)
Lichen planus is a T-cell mediated autoimmune disease. (epainassist.com)
There are many autoimmune disease and lichen planus is one of them. (epainassist.com)

What is the differential diagnosis for lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
Making a diagnosis of lichen planopilaris clinically, trichoscopically , and with a scalp biopsy. (dermnetnz.org)
A diagnosis of lichen sclerosus requires a skin biopsy of the affected skin. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Dentists may also be able to identify people with undiagnosed diabetes by screening those at risk and referring them to their primary care provider for diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
IMPORTANCE: Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) represents an increasingly common, yet challenging diagnosis that shares many common risk factors with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. (bvsalud.org)

Lichen sclerosus is not contagious. (wikipedia.org)
Fortunately, lichen planus is not contagious. (natural-health-news.com)
Although lichen urticatus is not contagious, it can be triggered by an allergic reaction. (skincarehealthcenter.com)
Lichen sclerosus isn't contagious and cannot be spread through sexual intercourse. (elnasexualwellness.com)

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)

Bone metastasis risk and prognosis assessment models for kidney cancer based on machine learning. (cdc.gov)

Women who have had an infection around their vagina also appear to be at higher risk for developing vulvar lichen sclerosis. (wellinghomeopathy.com)

Lichen simplex chronicus is an itchy skin condition causing thickened skin at the areas that have been injured by repeated scratching and rubbing. (skinsight.com)
Lichen simplex chronicus begins as itchy skin. (skinsight.com)
Lichen planus is a condition that forms a very itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth. (medlineplus.gov)
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)
Lichen simplex chronicus is a condition where repeated scratching or rubbing of a site creates a localized, itchy, thickened, leathery patch of skin. (norcal-dermatology.com)

For example, women who use tampons for menstrual hygiene might develop lichen sclerosis if their vaginal tissues come in contact with irritating chemicals used in these products. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Women who have had vulvodynia before they develop lichen sclerosus are more likely to get it again later on. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Middle-aged adults are more likely to develop lichen planus. (natural-health-news.com)

Usually, a doctor will take a small piece of skin and look at it under a microscope to diagnose lichen sclerosus. (illness.com)
A careful examination of the affected skin or mouth can help your doctor diagnose lichen planus. (natural-health-news.com)

This image displays thickening of the skin typical of lichen simplex chronicus. (skinsight.com)
This image displays an early, mild lesion of lichen simplex chronicus. (skinsight.com)
In lichen simplex chronicus, the skin lines or markings are more pronounced than in normal skin. (skinsight.com)
As displayed in this image, the top of the hand is a typical location for lichen simplex chronicus. (skinsight.com)
This image displays scaly skin due to lichen simplex chronicus. (skinsight.com)
Chronic rubbing or scratching of the same area leads to lichen simplex chronicus, with thickened, rough, and sometimes red, broken skin areas. (skinsight.com)
Chronic rubbing in the genital region due to severe itch has led to these bumps, typical of lichen simplex chronicus. (skinsight.com)
Lichen simplex chronicus is not a primary disease but rather the skin's response to chronic physical injury / trauma. (skinsight.com)
Lichen simplex chronicus can occur in people of any age, race / ethnicity, or sex. (skinsight.com)
Each plaque (a slightly raised area of skin larger than a thumbnail) of lichen simplex chronicus appears as leathery, thickened skin in which the normal skin lines are exaggerated. (skinsight.com)
Individuals with lichen simplex chronicus report periodic itching that is most intense at night or any time they are not active. (skinsight.com)
Areas of lichen simplex chronicus may need to be covered at night, as many people scratch in their sleep. (skinsight.com)

This image shows atrophy, hypopigmentation, and hyperpigmentation of the labia (top) and atrophy and hypopigmentation of the glans of the penis (bottom) resulting from lichen sclerosus. (msdmanuals.com)

It was originally named "lichen ruber planus" and "lichen psoriasis" [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
History of skin disease: Patients with a personal or family history of eczema, psoriasis or similar skin conditions are at risk of getting neurodermatitis. (askdrshah.com)

Lichen planus is a chronic disease that can affect the skin (including scalp), nails and any lining mucosa and it could be oral, esophageal, vaginal, or skin. (dentalproductsreport.com)
Although lichen planopilaris is rare, it is one of the common causes of scarring hair loss of the scalp. (dermnetnz.org)
Lichen planopilaris typically presents as smooth white patches of scalp hair loss. (dermnetnz.org)
Lichen planus can affect the skin , mucosa , scalp, genitalia, and nails , and manifests with varying symptoms depending on the subtype of the disease. (amboss.com)

Recent data suggest that oral lichenoid reactions (OLR) present a greater percentage of malignant transformation than oral lichen planus (OLP). (ecancer.org)

Of possible significance, elevated concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and neopterin in saliva and serum of patients with the erosive-atrophic form of oral lichen planus suggest they may be involved in the etiology of this disease variation. (medscape.com)
The etiology of lichen planus is not completely understood but researchers think that genetics and immunity may be involved and that the body is reacting to an antigen of sorts (like an allergic reaction) within the skin or mucosa. (dentalproductsreport.com)

Ulcerative oral lichen planus on the dorsum of the tongue. (medscape.com)

Lichen Sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes thickening of the skin with white or yellowish patches. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that occurs mainly in the anogenital area and causes itching, soreness, atrophy and scarring, which may result in burying of the clitoris in females and phimosis in males. (qxmd.com)
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease. (medscape.com)

Lichen planopilaris is an uncommon inflammatory condition that can lead to permanent hair loss. (dermnetnz.org)

Several risk factors have been proposed, including autoimmune diseases, infections and genetic predisposition. (wikipedia.org)
The report provides an update for the year 2004 for 24 global risk factors. (lichengroup.co.za)
The burden of disease attributable to risk factors is measured in terms of lost years of healthy life using the metric of the disability-adjusted life year. (lichengroup.co.za)
The report focuses on selected risk factors which have global spread, for which data are available to estimate population exposures or distributions, and for which the means to reduce them are known. (lichengroup.co.za)
What are the risk factors for tinea versicolor? (healthline.com)
Certain factors can increase your risk of developing oral lichen planus, such as: B. having a disorder that lowers your immunity or taking certain medications when further investigation is needed. (noseplasticsurgery.in)
What Are The Risk Factors Of Lichen Planus? (natural-health-news.com)
The most important risk factors of oral SCC remain the concomitant use of alcohol and tobacco products. (medscape.com)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article is to review the underlying risk factors leading to the development of VIN, identify special populations at risk for VIN, and outline acceptable treatment strategies. (bvsalud.org)
They also state that "Risk factors such as changes in land use, seasonal migration, international travel, extreme weather, and natural disasters, and the use of azole antifungal agents in large-scale agriculture are believed to underlie many of the increases in community-acquired fungal infections. (cdc.gov)
Given the prevalence of these behaviors in the World, the WHO and the 58th World Health Assembly Resolution on Cancer Prevention and Control has urged Member States to develop and reinforce cancer control programs to prioritize tumors and risk factors. (medscape.com)

Lichen planopilaris is suspected on the clinical presentation and careful examination of the mouth, nails, and skin for evidence of lichen planus elsewhere. (dermnetnz.org)

These slides would be used to illustrate a brochure on grassland species at risk in British Columbia, put out by the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks. (ou.edu)
During the two-year grant period the Collections Assistant will be responsible for processing our backlog of lichen species, overseeing a shift of the lichen specimens in the herbarium, assisting visiting scientists, coordinating our lichen exchange and loan programs, and assisting with curation of the lichen collection. (ou.edu)
Southern Mountain caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) have been assessed as endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) so strategies and actions for protection and recovery are required under the federal Species at Risk Act. (gov.bc.ca)
Many epiphytic lichen species have narrow environmental niches and are extremely sensitive to changes in air pollution. (nps.gov)
2019) used a U.S. Forest Service national survey to develop critical loads of nitrogen (N) and critical loads of sulfur (S) to prevent more than a 20% decline in four lichen community metrics: total species richness, pollution sensitive species richness, forage lichen abundance, and cyanolichen abundance. (nps.gov)
N deposition exceeded the 3.1 kg-N ha -1 yr -1 critical load to protect N-sensitive lichen species richness in 100% of the forested area. (nps.gov)
S deposition was below the 2.7 kg-S ha -1 yr -1 critical load to protect S-sensitive lichen species richness in every part of the forested area. (nps.gov)
Additional modeling was done on 459 lichen species to test the combined effects of air pollution and climate gradients (Geiser et al. (nps.gov)
Replacement of certain lichen species important for wildlife food and habitat by weedy, nitrogen-loving species (Fenn et al. (nps.gov)

There is a well-documented increase of skin cancer risk in LS, potentially improvable with treatment. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus should be safe, natural and it should cure Lichen Sclerosus completely. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Treatment of lichen sclerosus focuses on relieving symptoms and improving appearance. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Treatment of lichen sclerosus options includes topical medications, phototherapy and systemic treatments. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
What Is The Best Treatment For Lichen Sclerosus? (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Women's Excellence now has lichen sclerosus treatment, a chronic condition that causes thin, white patches of skin, usually in the genital area, with easy and convenient laser therapy. (womensexcellence.com)
Women's Excellence laser therapy is a quick in-office procedure that provides precision lichen sclerosus treatment, rapid results, and minimal discomfort. (womensexcellence.com)
Vivekanantha Homeo Clinic & Psychological Counseling Centre, Chennai: Lichen Planus-LP-Homeopathy Treatment at Chennai. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)
Lichen Planus-LP-Homeopathy Treatment at Chennai. (vivekananthahomeoclinic.com)
Oral lichen planus and its treatment may predispose people to oral C albicans superinfection. (medscape.com)
Treatment of lichen sclerosus consists of potent topical corticosteroids (medications that otherwise should be used with extreme caution in this area). (msdmanuals.com)
Traditional treatment has been to use topical corticosteroids, but doctors are now using a more natural lichen sclerosus treatment built upon a time-tested method for healing. (elnasexualwellness.com)
Women who suffer from lichen sclerosus have previously had few treatment options. (elnasexualwellness.com)

Distress due to the discomfort and pain of lichen sclerosus is normal, as are concerns with self-esteem and sex. (wikipedia.org)

There does seem to be an association between lichen sclerosis and autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
Laser therapy is an effective solution for women suffering from lichen sclerosis. (womensexcellence.com)

The expression or unmasking of the lichen planus antigen may be induced by drugs (lichenoid drug reaction), contact allergens in dental restorative materials or toothpastes (contact hypersensitivity reaction), mechanical trauma (Koebner phenomenon), viral infection, or other unidentified agents. (medscape.com)
The relative risk (RR) of OSCC according to HCV infection was also estimated in the cohort. (ncl.ac.uk)
HCV infection apparently increased the risk for OSCC although this result could reflect the role of confounders, such as liver cirrhosis. (ncl.ac.uk)
Most cases are related to either human papillomavirus (HPV) infection or lichen sclerosus. (clevelandclinic.org)
Avoiding infection with HPV is one way to reduce your risk of vulvar cancer . (healthnews.com)
There may be a link between lichen planus and infection with the hepatitis C virus. (aad.org)
Circumcised men have lesser risks of human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection. (medicinenet.com)
A 50-year-old man who was at risk forHBV infection received HBV vaccine (Gen Hevac B, Pasteur Institute, Paris, France). (jamanetwork.com)

Symptomatic oral lichen planus (ie, atrophic or erosive disease) characteristically waxes and wanes, although the associated white patches do not resolve. (medscape.com)

Where Does Lichen Planus Occur? (epainassist.com)

Oral lichen planus and lichenoid reactions are autoimmune type inflammatory conditions of the oral mucosa with similar clinical and histological characteristics. (ecancer.org)
Compared with healthy mucosa, the oral mucosa affected by oral lichen planus may be more sensitive to C albicans and to the exogenous mutagens found in tobacco, alcohol, and betel quid. (medscape.com)

What is lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
Who gets lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
Lichen planopilaris is usually slowly progressive. (dermnetnz.org)
How is lichen planopilaris diagnosed? (dermnetnz.org)
Lichen planopilaris is an example of a primary lymphocytic folliculitis. (dermnetnz.org)

The Efficacy and Safety of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus: A Meta Analysis. (qxmd.com)

Skin sores are another symptom of lichen planus. (medlineplus.gov)
Lichen sclerosus causes inflammation and other symptoms, such as skin changes and itching, on your vulva. (clevelandclinic.org)
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin disorder that is more common in women, most often affecting the external part of the vagina (vulva) or the area around the anus. (illness.com)
Everyone's at risk for skin cancer. (aad.org)
Lichen planus is caused when the immune system attacks the mucous membrane or skin cells mistakenly. (natural-health-news.com)
Lichen Urticatus is the most common childhood skin condition. (skincarehealthcenter.com)
Lichen urticatus is one of the most common skin conditions worldwide. (skincarehealthcenter.com)
Lichen sclerosus is a common inflammatory, autoimmune-related skin disease that typically appears on the vulva, peritoneum, anus, clitoris and the vaginal area. (elnasexualwellness.com)
Lichen sclerosus is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. (elnasexualwellness.com)
Lichen sclerosus causes skin changes. (elnasexualwellness.com)
Previous skin damage at a particular site on your skin may increase the likelihood of lichen sclerosus at that location. (elnasexualwellness.com)

You may have no symptoms if you have a mild form of guttate scleroderma, lichen sclerosus type. (illness.com)

The frequency of brush biopsy for oral lichen planus patient follow-up has not been established. (medscape.com)

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