491 top medical experts on Lichen Planus across 46 countries and 27 U.S. states, including 404 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Lichen Planus: An inflammatory, pruritic disease of the skin and mucous membranes, which can be either generalized or localized. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped papules having a predilection for the trunk and flexor surfaces. The lesions may be discrete or coalesce to form plaques. Histologically, there is a "saw-tooth" pattern of epidermal hyperplasia and vacuolar alteration of the basal layer of the epidermis along with an intense upper dermal inflammatory infiltrate composed predominantly of T-cells. Etiology is unknown.
- Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
- Broader Categories (#Experts): Lichenoid Eruptions (1,388) and Narrower Categories: Oral Lichen Planus (775).
- Clinical Trials : at least 123 including 3 Active, 64 Completed, 11 Recruiting
- Synonyms: Cutaneous Lichen Planus, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Ruber Planus, Mucosal Lichen Planus
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