Lichen Planus Flashcards
1
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Histology
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Damage to basal epidermis
Acanthosis - saw tooth thickening of the skin
Hypergranulosis
2
Q
Morphology
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Papules Flat topped Can be purple/pink Shiny Wickham's striae - fine white network on top of papules
3
Q
Clinical presentation
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Intensely itchy Starts on the distal limbs Mucous membrane involvement Nail ridges Pallor bucal mucosa
4
Q
Management
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Self limiting Topical steroids (potent) - help with itch
