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Lichen planus may be categorized as affecting mucosal or cutaneous surfaces.. Cutaneous forms are those affecting the skin, scalp, and nails. [10] [11] [12]Mucosal forms are those affecting the lining of the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, anus), larynx, and other mucosal surfaces including the genitals, peritoneum, ears, nose, bladder and conjunctiva of the eyes.
Plate XXXIII, Lichen planus et acuminatus Fig 1 (left) Lichen acuminatus seu pityriasis rubra pilaris, right upper arm and elbow Fig 2 (centre) Lichen acuminatus seu pityriasis rubra pilaris, palm of right hand.
Lichenoid eruptions are dermatoses related to the unique, common inflammatory disorder lichen planus, which affects the skin, mucous membranes, nails, and hair. Pages in category "Lichenoid eruptions"
Bullous lichen planus (vesiculobullous lichen planus) Erosive lichen planus; Erythema dyschromicum perstans (ashy dermatosis, dermatosis cinecienta) Giant cell lichenoid dermatitis; Hepatitis-associated lichen planus; Hypertrophic lichen planus (lichen planus verrucosus) Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation; Inverse lichen planus
Examples include lichen planus, lichen sclerosus and lichen nitidus. It can also be associated with abrasion or drug use. [2] It has been observed in conjunction with the use of proton pump inhibitors, and might be a sign and/or symptom of lupus such as subacute cutaneous lupus erythematous, according to the case reports and reviews. [3] [4] [5 ...
Wickham striae or Wickham's striae are whitish lines visible in the papules of lichen planus and other dermatoses, typically in the oral mucosa. [1] The microscopic appearance shows hypergranulosis. They are named after Louis Frédéric Wickham. [2] [3]
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A fruticose lichen may have flattened "branches", appearing similar to a foliose lichen, but the underside of a leaf-like structure on a fruticose lichen is the same color as the top side. The leaf-like lobes of a foliose lichen may branch, giving the appearance of a fruticose lichen, but the underside will be a different color from the top side.