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Lichen Planus Flashcards

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Lichen planus

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Violaceous flat topped papules
Oral erosions

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Is lichen planus pruritic?

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Yes

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Pathogenesis

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Th cells
Cytotoxic cells
INF gamma
TNF
HLA
Adhesion on keratinocytes
Basal cell layer damage
Reactive hyperkeratosis

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Clinical features

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Glistening violaceous flat topped papules
Wickham striae (fine Lacy white markings on top of papules)
Kobner phenomenon
Pruritic

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Kobner phenomenon in lichen planus

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Positive

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Predilection sites

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Wrist
Ankles
Anterior shin
Buttocks

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Lichen planus variants

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Hypertrophic lichen planus
Lichen planopilaris
Linear lichen planus
Erosive lichen planus
Bullous lichen planus
Lichen planus pemphigoid
Atrophic lichen planus

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Spider web appearance on mucosa in lichen planus

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Buccal mucosa
Tongue
Hard palette
Lips
Genial mucosa

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Erosive lichen planus diff diagnosis

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SLE

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Treatment

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Corticosteroids topical
Systemic corticosteroids
Acitretin
Anti malarial
Cream PUVA

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