Lichen planus is a skin rash triggered by the immune system. It’s not currently known why this immune response occurs. There may be several contributing factors, and each case is different. Potential ...

The most common immune-mediated diseases that affect the oral cavity are lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, and mucous membrane pemphigoid. Depending on disease severity, this can have a significant ...

Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that causes a rash that is usually itchy. It consists of small, shiny, slightly raised, flat-topped bumps that can be pink or purple in color. Lichen ...

Oral lichen planus can cause white lesions to appear in your mouth, often on the insides of your cheeks. It may result from an infection, certain medications, or other health conditions. Lichen planus ...

Q: Whom do I consult for Lichen planus? A: Consult a dermatologist for lichen planus. A: Lichen planus lesions can also crop up along lines where the skin has been scratched or injured. This is called ...

IN the consideration of vesiculating and bullous eruptions of the oral mucosa, insufficient attention has been given to benign mucous-membrane pemphigus as a distinct clinical entity. Also, in many ...

In vesiculobullous forms of lichen planus, the skin adjacent to the lesion may be taken for biopsy, as a direct immunofluorescence (IF) microscopy of the sample will differentiate other bullous ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away, but you may ...

Lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease which affects the skin, nails, hair and the mucous membranes. It is also known as Lichen ruber planus. The word ‘lichen’ means tiny bumps on the ...