B6. Lichen planus

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  • Chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology
  • Associated with hep C
  • Cutaneous lichen planus
    • 5 P’s
      • Purple
      • Planar
      • Pruritic
      • Polygonal
      • Papules
    • Wickham striae – characteristic white lines
  • Mucosal lichen planus
    • Wickham striae in oral cavity
    • Painful, erosive lesions in oral cavity
    • Can also affect oesophagus
  • Genital lichen planus
    • Papules on genital organs
  • Treatment
    • Topical/oral steroids
    • Phototherapy