Lichen planus

Lichen planus: Introduction

Lichen planus: Skin rash. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lichen planus is available below.

Symptoms of Lichen planus

• Raised shiny itchy rash
• Small pink bumps
• Small purple bumps
• Scaly patches
• Mouth rash
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 12 symptoms of Lichen planus

Lichen planus: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Lichen planus

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Lichen planus?

• Misdiagnosis of Lichen planus
• Hidden causes of Lichen planus (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Lichen planus: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

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Misdiagnosis and Lichen planus

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Lichen planus: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• Rectal/Anal Health Specialists (Proctology):
  • Proctology (Anal/Rectal Specialist)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Causes of Lichen planus

• Lichen planopilaris
• Mepacrine
• Graft versus host disease
• Methyldopate
• Bendrofluazide
• more causes...»

See full list of 10 causes of Lichen planus

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More information about causes of Lichen planus:

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Treatments for Lichen planus

• Antihistamines
• Topical corticosteroids
• more treatments...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Lichen planus

Medical research articles related to Lichen planus include:

• Canadian Consensus Guidelines on Human Papillomavirus
• I have a 25 year old lady with recurrent painful pustular rash in the vulval region since the last two years what are possibe causes?
• Non-Neoplastic Epithelial Disorders of the Vulva
• What is the evidence that mercury in amalgam dental fillings can cause oral ulceration or is associated with oral lichen planus? Is it possible to test a patient for mercury sensitivity?
• Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy compared with topical triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) paste in oral lichen planus: A randomized comparative study
• more research...»

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Reseach about Lichen planus

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Clinical Trials for Lichen planus

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Lichen planus include:

• Dexamethasone to Treat Oral Lichen Planus - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Curcuminoids in Oral Lichen Planus - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Curcuminoids
• Treatment of Oral Erosive Lichen Planus With Pimecrolimus Cream - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - 1% pimecrolimus cream
• Hydroxychloroquine Vs. Clobetasol Rinse to Treat Oral Lichen Planus - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Hydroxychloroquine
• A Safety and Efficacy Study of Alefacept in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Erosive Mucosal Lichen Planus - This study has been suspended (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Amevive (Alefacept)
• more trials...»

See full list of 11 Clinical Trials for Lichen planus

Statistics for Lichen planus

• Medical statistics for Lichen planus
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Lichen planus
• Death and Mortality statistics for Lichen planus
• Society statistics for Lichen planus

Lichen planus: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
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Types of Lichen planus

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Definitions of Lichen planus:

An inflammatory, pruritic disease of the skin and mucous membranes, which can be either generalized or localized. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules having a predilection for the trunk and flexor surfaces. The lesions may be discrete or coalesce to form plaques. Histologically, there is a "saw-tooth" pattern of epidermal hyperplasia and vacuolar alteration of the basal layer of the epidermis along with an intense upper dermal inflammatory infiltrate composed predominantly of T-cells. Etiology is unknown. - (Source - Diseases Database)

An eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs - (Source - WordNet 2.1)