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| lichen nuchae | Lichen simplex of the neck, usually in women. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lichen obtusus | A form in which the papules are large and rounded instead of flattened. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planopilaris | Follicular hyperkeratosis of the scalp with lymphocytic perifolliculitis and lichen planus elsewhere. Synonym: Graham Little syndrome, lichen planus et acuminatus atrophicans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus | A primary disorder of the skin resulting in violaceous, polygonal, flat skin lesions that often pruritic (itchy). Seen commonly on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitalia. Involvement of the scalp may lead to hair loss. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but may occur after the use of a drug (thiazide diuretics, phenothiazines, antimalarials). Treatment with topical corticosteroids is common. In most patients, spontaneous regression of the disease will be seen 6 months to 2 years after onset. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lichen planus annularis | A form in which the papules are grouped in ring figures. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus et acuminatus atrophicans | Follicular hyperkeratosis of the scalp with lymphocytic perifolliculitis and lichen planus elsewhere. Synonym: Graham Little syndrome, lichen planus et acuminatus atrophicans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus follicularis | Lichen planus of the hair follicles, usually of the scalp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus hypertrophicus | Verrucoid or warty lesions occurring on legs and thighs in association with lichen planus elsewhere. Synonym: lichen planus verrucosus, lichen ruber verrucosus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus-like keratosis | A solitary benign papule or plaque, with microscopic features resembling lichen planus, occurring on sun-exposed or unexposed skin. Synonym: lichen planus-like keratosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen planus, oral | Oral lesions accompanying cutaneous lichen planus or often occurring alone. The buccal mucosa, lips, gingivae, floor of the mouth, and palate are usually affected (in a descending order of frequency). Typically, oral lesions consist of radiating white or gray, velvety, threadlike lines, arranged in a reticular pattern, at the intersection of which there may be minute, white, elevated dots or streaks (wickham's striae). (12 Dec 1998) |
| lichen planus verrucosus | Verrucoid or warty lesions occurring on legs and thighs in association with lichen planus elsewhere. Synonym: lichen planus verrucosus, lichen ruber verrucosus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen ruber | An obsolete term for lichen planus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen ruber moniliformis | A rare dermatosis consisting of small reddish papules arranged in narrow beaded bands and covering large areas of the body. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lichen ruber planus | A primary disorder of the skin resulting in violaceous, polygonal, flat skin lesions that often pruritic (itchy). Seen commonly on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitalia. Involvement of the scalp may lead to hair loss. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but may occur after the use of a drug (thiazide diuretics, phenothiazines, antimalarials). Treatment with topical corticosteroids is common. In most patients, spontaneous regression of the disease will be seen 6 months to 2 years after onset. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lichen ruber verrucosus | Verrucoid or warty lesions occurring on legs and thighs in association with lichen planus elsewhere. Synonym: lichen planus verrucosus, lichen ruber verrucosus. (05 Mar 2000) |