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	Lichen Planus - June 1, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians
		Lichen planus is an inflammatory mucocutaneous condition with characteristic violaceous polygonal flat-topped papules and plaques.
		Lichen planus lesions that appear on the scalp are known as lichen planopilaris.
		A diagnosis of lichen planus is reached on the basis of the typical clinical appearance and a punch biopsy of the lesion.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20000601/3319.html (2490 words)

	inflammatory alopecias - lichen planus
		The exact cause of lichen planus is not known, but it may have a significant autoimmune component as it is most frequently observed in individuals who have other organ specific autoimmune diseases.
		Lichen Planopilaris is the specific name given to lichen planus in a hair bearing region of skin (usually the scalp) that may cause permanent, scarring alopecia.
		Lichen planopilaris is a poorly understood form of hair loss and there is much confusion in distinguishing it from systemic lupus erythematosus, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and another disease called "mixed inflammatory destructive alopecia".
	www.keratin.com /ae/ae004.shtml (721 words)

	Lichen Planus- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Lichen planus is a chronic, itchy skin disease of unknown cause, characterized by small, purplish bumps or patches of skin having fine, gray lines on the surface.
		There seems to be a relationship between the oral form and the skin form of lichen planus in that almost half of those with the oral version also have it on the skin.
		Patients with lichen planus are sometimes tense and nervous, and episodes of dermatitis may be temporarily related to emotional crises.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/702/Lichen_Planus.html (570 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Lichen planus
		Lichen planus is a rare disorder involving a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory rash or lesion on the skin or in the mouth.
		Lichen planus has been associated with disorders such as bullous pemphigoid, alopecia areata, vitiligo, chronic ulcerative colitis, hypogammaglobulinemia, or graft-vs.-host reaction, and other disorders with immune response components.
		Lichen planus on the oral mucosa: Oral lichen planus occurs in about half of the people who have lichen planus on their skin.
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000867.htm (1287 words)

	Lichen planus. DermNet NZ
		Lichen planus may cause a small number of skin lesions or less often affect a wide area of the skin and mucous membranes.
		Erosive lichen planus affects the labia minora (inner lips) and introitus (entrance to the vagina).
		Lichen planus affects one or more nails in 10% of cases, sometimes without involving the skin surface – if all nails are abnormal and nowhere else is affected it is called twenty nail dystrophy.
	www.dermnetnz.org /scaly/lichen-planus.html (1222 words)

	Lichen planus Patient Information
		Lichen planus is a relatively common skin disease that comes in episodes lasting months to years.
		Lichen planus of the mouth most commonly affects the inside of the cheeks, gums and tongue.
		Lichen Planopilaris is the specific name given to lichen planus on the scalp that causes permanent scarring alopecia with inflammation around affected hair follicles.
	www.docderm.com /patient_information/lichen_planus.htm (770 words)

	Zosteriform lichen planus
		In very rare instances linear lichen planus presents in a segmental fashion corresponding to a dermatome and is termed zosteriform lichen planus.
		Lichen planus (LP) is a relatively common disorder affecting middle-aged individuals.
		So it remains unknown if there are two separate forms of unilateral, de novo lichen planus, one type arising in the lines of Blaschko (Blaschkoian lichen planus) [15, 16], and the other arising within one or more dermatomes.
	dermatology.cdlib.org /125/UCDcases/lichen/fazel.html (1009 words)

	Lichen Planus Information on Healthline
		Lichen planus is a skin condition of unknown origin that produces small, shiny, flat-topped, itchy pink or purple raised spots on the wrists, forearms or lower legs, especially in middle-aged patients.
		Lichen planus affects between 1-2% of the population, most of whom are middle-aged women.
		Lichen planus in the mouth occurs in six different forms with a variety of symptoms, appearing as lacy-white streaks, white plaques, or eroded ulcers.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/lichen-planus (493 words)

	Lichen planus Summary
		Lichen planus is a skin rash characterized by small, flat-topped, itchy purplish raised spots on the wrists, arms, or lower legs.
		Lichen planus symptoms are similar to allergic reactions to arsenic, gold, and bismuth.
		The cause of lichen planus is not known, however there are cases of lichen planus-type rashes (known as lichenoid reactions) occurring as allergic reactions to medications for high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis.
	www.bookrags.com /Lichen_planus (1342 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Lichen Planus
		Lichen planus is a skin disease that causes inflammation, itching, and skin lesions.
		Lichen planus is a skin disorder that produces scaly, purplish bumps with white lines or spots.
		Lichen planus is thought to be an autoimmune disorder that may be triggered by a viral infection.
	www.healthopedia.com /lichen-planus (345 words)

	Lichen Planus
		Lichen planus is a pruritic inflammatory dermatosis of unknown origin.
		Lichen planus associated with hepatitis C virus: No viral transcripts are found in the lichen planus, and effective therapy for hepatitis C virus does not clear lichen planus.
		It is characterized by bullae arising on lichen planus papules and on uninvolved skin, subepidermal bullae in histology, and linear deposits of IgG and C3 along the basal membrane zone on immunofluorescence of peribullous skin.
	www.thedoctorsdoctor.com /diseases/lichen_planus.htm (4751 words)

	Lichen planus
		Lichen planus is an autoimmune or "self-allergy" of the skin and/or mouth membranes which usually affects middle-aged persons but may occur at any age.
		Bullous lichen planus is represented by blister formation at the level of the basement membrane (Figure 9), and ulcerative lichen planus will show typical inflammatory degeneration and necrosis of epithelium adjacent to the ulcer.
		Lichen planus and lichenoid lesions of the oral cavity.
	www.maxillofacialcenter.com /BondBook/mucosa/lichenplanus.html (2215 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Lichen planus
		The precise cause of lichen planus is not known.
		The spots of lichen planus are flat-topped, pink-purple in colour, and usually 3mm to 5mm wide.
		The spots of lichen planus can be found in; the skin creases of the wrists, elbows, and ankles; the lower back; and the genital areas.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/lichenplanus1.shtml (662 words)

	Lichen Planus Treatment Program on the Internet
		Lichen Planus is a chronic disorder affecting skin, mouth or genitals; inflicting estimated 1.2 % of the world population.
		That was the first time I was diagnosed with lichen planus.
		I had suffered from lichen planus for a very long time.
	www.lichenplanus.com (328 words)

	Lichen planus Information on Healthline
		Lichen planus is an uncommon disorder involving a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory
		Lichen planus may be associated with several other disorders, most notably hepatitis C.
		Lichen planus is generally not harmful and may resolve with treatment, but can persist for months to years.
	www.healthline.com /adamcontent/lichen-planus (569 words)

	Crutchfiled Dermatology : Treatments : Lichen Planus
		Lichen Planus is a common, pruritic, inflammatory disease of the skin, hair follicles and mucous membranes.
		Additionally, lichen planus has recently been associated with hepatitis C and all at-risk patients should be given a hepatitis screening test.
		Reassure patients Lichen Planus is not contagious and treatment is often effective in relieving itching and improving the appearance of the rash until it goes away.
	www.crutchfielddermatology.com /treatments/LichenPlanus (629 words)

	Lichen Planus - New Treatments, January 2, 2007
		Lichen planus (LP) is a unique inflammatory cutaneous and mucous membrane reaction pattern of unknown etiology.
		Lichen planus of the palms and soles generally occurs as an isolated phenomenon, but may appear simultaneously with disease in other areas.
		Lichen planus usually involves skin and oral cavity lesions, but erosive vaginal disease may be the first sign.
	www.ccspublishing.com /journals3a/lichen_planus.htm (726 words)

	LICHEN PLANUS
		Lichen planus is a skin inflammation which may occur at any age.
		Lichen planus is caused by the accumulation in the skin of certain white blood cells called lymphocytes.
		Lichen planus of the skin is generally self-limiting.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /medical_conditions/Indices/L/lichen_planus.htm (686 words)

	Lichen planus \| DoctorNDTV: Health Information on Lichen planus
		Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that usually affects the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions.
		Lichen planus is a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory rash or lesion on the skin or in the mouth.
		Patients with oral lichen planus (mouth ulcers) may be at a slightly increased risk of developing oral cancer.
	www.doctorndtv.com /topics/detailtopics.asp?id=578 (541 words)

	Lichen Planus - June 1, 2000 - American Academy of Family Physicians
		Lichen planus may also affect the scalp, the nails or inside of the mouth.
		If lichen planus is only on a small part of your body, you can use a cream.
		Lichen planus of the scalp must be treated fast or the hair may never grow back.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20000601/3327ph.html (775 words)

	LICHEN PLANUS
		Lichen planus is thought of as a skin disorder, it may also affect the hair and nails, as well as areas inside the mouth or genital region.
		It has been postulated that lichen planus is due to a type of white blood cell called a T cell that comes into an area of the skin and creates inflammation.
		Lichen planus may be mistakenly diagnosed in some people who are actually experiencing a form of drug eruption called lichenoid drug eruption.
	www.aaaskindoctor.com /lichenplanus.html (1434 words)

	Lichen Planus: Itching and Noninfectious Rashes: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Lichen planus, a recurring itchy disease, starts as a rash of small, discrete red or purple bumps that then combine and become rough, scaly patches.
		Lichen planus in the mouth usually results in a bluish white patch that forms in lines.
		Lichen planus usually clears up by itself after 1 or 2 years, although it sometimes lasts longer, especially when the mouth is involved.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec18/ch203/ch203l.jsp (445 words)

	Lichen planus
		Lichen planus is an itchy rash, usually on the insides of the wrists, ankles and forearms.
		Signs and symptoms of oral lichen planus — lichen planus of the mouth — often consist of a dry mouth, a metallic taste or blunted taste sensation, or burning in the mouth.
		Lichen planus of the skin is generally noncancerous (benign).
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00782.html (747 words)

	Lichen Planus - Patient UK
		Lichen planus is a condition that mainly affects the skin to cause an itchy rash.
		The cause of lichen planus is not known.
		Lichen planus in the mouth is sometimes due to an allergy to mercury fillings in teeth.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc.asp?doc=23069057 (1596 words)

	Lichen Planus
		Lichen Planus is a skin disease that can sometimes affect the vulva, vagina, and inside the mouth.
		Areas involved with lichen planus sometimes become infected with bacteria or yeast, since there are often open sores.
		Although the treatment of white skin caused by lichen planus is usually easy, lichen planus that has produced sores and ulcerations is usually very difficult to treat and requires multiple visits and trial-and-error therapy.
	www.rosemark.net /lichen_planus (499 words)

	LICHEN PLANUS
		R. Lichen planus (pronounced 'ly-kin plan-us') is a common inflammatory disease of the skin presenting with characteristic violaceous, polygonal, pruritic papules.
		Lichen planus may affect all ages but is distinctly rare in children.
		Nails: Nail dystrophies may occur in lichen planus, the various changes that may occur are: thinning of nail plate, longitudinal ridging, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis and pterygium formation (fusion of proximal nail fold with the nail plate).
	dermind.tripod.com /lp.htm (1079 words)

	Lichen planus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin and the oral mucosa.
		The typical rash of lichen planus is well-described by the "5 P's": well-defined pruritic, planar, purple, polygonal papules.
		The microscopic appearance of lichen planus is pathognomonic for the condition
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lichen_planus (701 words)

	Oral lichen planus - MayoClinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition affecting the lining of the mouth.
		The condition appears to be related to lichen planus that occurs on the skin.
		Oral lichen planus isn't an infectious disease and isn't contagious.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/oral-lichen-planus/DS00784 (294 words)

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