Lichen planus, particularly in its oral form, is associated with a small increased risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes, ...

Palmoplantar lichen planus is an uncommon variant of lichen planus that typically lacks the characteristic fine, reticulated white lines (Wickham striae).1 Various morphologic patterns of palmoplantar ...

Psoriasis and lichen planus are skin conditions that share some features in common, like a red and scaly look, but they also have key differences. Psoriasis tends to thicken into patches and can last ...

Constant itchy, painful bumps, scaly arms and legs, and damaged nails make lichen planus an inflammatory skin disease that's both frustrating and painful for patients trying to keep their quality of ...

PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth ...

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...