Background Lichen planus (LP) is a common disease of unknown etiology. Rare mucosal
involvements like esophageal LP have been reported increasingly. Infectious agents …

Background. Lichen planus (LP) is a mucocutaneous disease of unknown aetiology, which
may involve the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa. The association of Helicobacter pylori with LP …

Background/aims: Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease of the skin and mucous
membranes. Oral mucosa is known to be frequently affected by the disease, but it has also …

Objective Lichen planus (LP) is a classic skin disease that can involve the skin, hair, and
nails, as well as the oral and genital mucosa. Histopathology is characterized by a T …

Esophageal involvement by lichen planus (ELP), previously thought to be quite rare, is a
disease much more common in women and frequently the initial manifestation of …

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic idiopathic disorder involving the skin and mucosal surfaces.
Although oral mucosal involvement is common, esophageal LP (ELP) is uncommon and …

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune entity typically affecting the skin,
oral and genital mucosa, and skin appendages, with an underlying malignant potential. Oral …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Lichen planus is a relatively uncommon, presumed autoimmune
disease that affects middle-aged patients and is manifested in the skin, nails, and mucous …

An upper GI endoscopy was carried out in 21 patients with lichen planus. Thirteen (61.9
percent) patients had oral mucosal lesions characteristic of lichen planus. Mean duration of …

DISCUSSION Lichen planus is relatively uncommon; its prevalence/incidence ranges from
0.4% to 1.4% in dermatology clinics.