Oral lichen planus hör till familjen

As lichen ruber planus, nodular lichen can also cover the skin &#; often on the wrists, ankles or lower leg. The symptoms can usually be treated well with cortisone. In the oral mucosa, the disease is often chronic.

Overview: What is oral lichen planus?

The term &#;lichen&#; comes from botany and refers to plants known as lichens. &#;Planus&#; comes from Latin and means surface. Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. In addition to the oral mucosa, the skin or genital mucosa may also be affected. A striking feature of oral lichen planus is the reticular white structure seen on the mucous membranes. The white lines are also called Wickham stripes after their discoverer. What exactly causes this disease is not yet fully understood. However, an autoimmune cause is thought to be involved. The symptoms usually occur in episodes and disappear after a few months. In chronic lichen planus, there is concern that the nodules may develop into cancer. Therefore, close monitoring is important. All forms of oral lichen planus are not contagious.

Oral lichen planus: incidence and age

Oral lichen planus is relatively common: Around tw

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