TLDR A child's rare skin disease was triggered by chickenpox.
The document described a case report of a child with lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP), a rare and controversial disease characterized by tense bullae on both lichen planus papules and uninvolved skin, subepidermal bullae, and linear deposits of immunoglobulin G and C3 along the basement membrane zone. The case supported the notion that LPP is a heterogeneous group of subepidermal autoimmune blistering disorders associated with lichen planus, and in this instance, it was triggered by varicella.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
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