Location: This eruption was on the glans penis. The lesions of lichen planus can occur anywhere on the body but favor the flexor wrists, trunk, medial thighs, shins, dorsal hands, and lower back.

Lichen planus can occur on the skin because of any trauma such as scratch, cut, or burn. Skin sores appear on the legs, torso, inner wrist, or genital area. They have symmetrical and sharp borders ...

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 ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune condition that is chronic inflammatory in nature. The name lichen comes from a plant that grows mostly on rocks and has a mossy, web-like appearance.

Today, we’ll talk about a condition called oral lichen planus that can be a challenge for many people because it doesn’t ...

Considering taking supplements to treat lichen planus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of lichen planus. Follow the links to read common uses ...

Heber, Ulrich Bilger, Wolfgang Türk, Roman and Lange, Otto L. 2010. Photoprotection of reaction centres in photosynthetic organisms: mechanisms of thermal energy dissipation in desiccated thalli of ...

Rock-hugging river jelly lichen was discovered along the River Sprint for the first time, in what the agency described as a "significant biodiversity milestone". The species only lives in very ...

Wrist pain is a common ailment many of us deal with, and it becomes especially prominent as we age. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Wood, tells Yahoo Life that, “By 2050, approximately 40% of ...

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