Lichen planus
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Lichen planus refers to a dermatological condition that typically affects the skin, nails, oral cavity, genitals or perineum.
Skin lesions are characterised by violaceous scaly pruritic plaque eruption while oral lesions are characterized by erosions and lace-like reticular plaques. It is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes over time. They However they are, however, considered a risk factor for the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
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-<p><strong>Lichen planus</strong> refers to a dermatological condition that typically affects the skin, nails, oral cavity, genitals or perineum.</p><p>Skin lesions are characterised by violaceous scaly pruritic plaque eruption while oral lesions are characterized by erosions and lace-like reticular plaques. It is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes over time. They are, however, considered a risk factor for development of <a title="Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas" href="/articles/head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinomas">head and neck squamous cell carcinomas</a>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/lichen-planus-mnemonic">lichen planus (mnemonic)</a></li></ul>- +<p><strong>Lichen planus</strong> refers to a dermatological condition that typically affects the skin, nails, oral cavity, genitals or perineum.</p><p>Skin lesions are characterised by violaceous scaly pruritic plaque eruption while oral lesions are characterized by erosions and lace-like reticular plaques. It is a chronic condition that waxes and wanes over time. However they are considered a risk factor for the development of <a href="/articles/head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinomas">head and neck squamous cell carcinomas</a>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/lichen-planus-mnemonic">lichen planus (mnemonic)</a></li></ul>