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 ...

THE aetiology of lichen ruber planus is uncertain. A number of hypotheses have been advanced 1. Lichen ruber planus eruptions have been observed in connexion with the use of different drugs, for ...

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 ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a benign non-infectious skin condition which causes an itchy rash to appear on the skin or inside the mouth. The cause is not well understood yet, but it may relate to allergy or ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve been suffering from purple-looking rashes accompanied by very bad itching, please visit a dermatologist. You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic ...

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 ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a non-infectious skin condition which causes itching and the appearance of papules and plaques over various parts of the body or the mucous membranes. It can be cutaneous or oral ...

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 ...