Lichen planus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月20日 · Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. On skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, itchy, flat bumps that develop …
Lichen planus - Autoimmune Association
Lichen planus is a condition that forms an itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth. The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown. It may be related to an allergic or immune reaction.
Lichen Planus: What It Is, Causes, Types & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
2022年5月2日 · Is lichen planus an autoimmune condition? Lichen planus isn’t an autoimmune condition, but it can cause a similar response. It’s an idiopathic (meaning the cause is …
Lichen planus is associated with other autoimmune conditions: A ...
2023年11月18日 · Overall, these findings suggest LP is not an isolated skin disease, and patients with LP may be diagnosed with additional autoimmune conditions in the future. Such …
Lichen Planus - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lichen planus is a common disease that causes inflammation (swelling and irritation) on your skin or inside your mouth. On your skin, lichen planus causes a rash that is usually itchy. Inside …
Lichen planus - Wikipedia
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. [1] [2] It is not an actual lichen, but is named for its appearance. …
Lichen planus: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment with Images
Lichen planus is a T-cell mediated autoimmune disorder in which inflammatory cells attack an unknown protein within the skin and mucosal keratinocytes. Contributing factors to lichen …
Lichen planus: Who gets and causes - American Academy of Dermatology
What causes most cases of lichen planus remains unclear. One theory is that lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. This means the person’s immune system reacts as though the skin and …
Lichen Planus - Dermatologic Disorders - The Merck Manuals
Lichen planus (LP) is thought to be an autoimmune disorder in patients with a genetic predisposition but may be caused by medications or be associated with disorders such as …
Lichen Planus - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
2018年9月10日 · Lichen planus (LP) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory autoimmune skin and mucous membrane disease. LP most commonly presents as itchy, shiny, reddish-purple spots …