A 53-year-old woman
👉presented with intensely itchy skin lesions and burning in her mouth
Wrist area,...
What is the diagnosis?
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Eczema
Tinea cruris
👉presented with intensely itchy skin lesions and burning in her mouth
Wrist area,...
What is the diagnosis?
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Psoriasis
Eczema
Tinea cruris
The correct answer is Lichen Planus
This is a condition that can manifest in the oral cavity, skin, or anogenital regions;
clinical presentation of lichen planus varies depending on the area involved
clinical presentation of lichen planus varies depending on the area involved
Cutaneous lichen planus is characterized by flat-topped, violaceous papules.
👉 lesions may resolve spontaneously;
👉 goal of treatment is to shorten the time between onset and resolution of the lesions and to reduce itching.
👉 lesions may resolve spontaneously;
👉 goal of treatment is to shorten the time between onset and resolution of the lesions and to reduce itching.
Lichen planus
Ddx
Ddx
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