Lichen planus
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Lichen planus is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, nails, and hair. It is characterized by shiny, polygonal, itching papules which vary in size and location. In the Anglo-American literature, the clinical characteristics of lichen planus are known by the four p's – purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules.The etiology and pathogenesis of disease are not well understood. Depending on the extent of disease, topical and/or systemic immunosuppressant therapies are widely used. Oral lichen planus, especially ulcerated lesions, is associated with an increased risk of squamous cell cancer.
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