19 citations,
March 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) was described as a rare and controversial disease characterized by tense bullae on both lichen planus papules and uninvolved skin, with subepidermal bullae and linear deposits of immunoglobulin G and C3 along the basement membrane zone. The document presented a child case of LPP triggered by varicella, supporting the view that LPP encompassed a heterogeneous group of subepidermal autoimmune blistering disorders associated with lichen planus.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Curēus” Early diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions can improve health and appearance.
291 citations,
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.
155 citations,
June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
45 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with lichen planus have higher bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, increasing their risk for heart disease.
