Oral Atrophic Lichen Planus: Diagnosis and Management.
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2015-01
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Abstract
Lichen planus is a chronic T-cell mediated autoimmune disease, which affects the oral mucosa, skin, genital mucosa, scalp and nails. Oral
lichen planus, the mucosal counterpart affects 0.5-2.0% of the general population and often seen in the fifth to sixth decades of life. The lesion
is frequently seen in women. Since it is considered a potentially malignant disorder, early diagnosis with timely management and regular
follow-up is very important to avoid further complications. This paper reports a case of atrophic lichen planus, highlights the classic picture
of atrophic lichen planus, discusses the differential diagnoses and timely management and follow-up.
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Early diagnosis, Lichen planus, Oral, Therapy, Topical
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Donald Preethy Mary, George Renjith. Oral Atrophic Lichen Planus: Diagnosis and Management. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews. 2015 Jan; 1(8): 26-27.