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February 22, 2012New England Journal of Medicine356 citations

Lichen Planus

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LCLaurence Le CleachOCO. Chosidow

Key Points

  • To review the spectrum of clinical presentations and available treatment options to guide the clinical management of lichen planus.
  • Reviewed clinical characteristics of lichen planus across cutaneous, mucosal, and other anatomical sites.
  • Assessed evidence-based treatment options and management pathways for diverse disease manifestations.
  • Lichen planus presents with varied inflammatory manifestations affecting the skin, oral mucosa, nails, scalp, esophagus, and anogenital regions.
  • Treatment strategies vary according to disease severity and anatomical location to optimize symptomatic control and clinical outcomes.

Abstract

Lichen planus, an inflammatory disease, tends to affect the skin and oral mucosa but may involve the nails, scalp, esophagus, and anogenital regions. Its various clinical presentations and treatment options are reviewed, including available data to guide management.

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Cleach et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d755aaf182769aa8b8a5b3https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmcp1103641
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