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Lichen Planus: Types and Clinical Features by samiksha is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Lichen planus is a relatively common skin disorder characterized by flat-topped, shiny, polygonal papules and plaques that are violet in color. It results from a cell-mediated immune response targeting basal keratinocytes. Lichen planus can involve the skin, oral mucosa, genitals, nails and other areas. It has many clinical variants that differ in morphology, distribution, and severity of lesions. Common symptoms include intense pruritus.
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- samiksha
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