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lichen planus

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Noun1.lichen planuslichen planus - an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs
lichen ruber planus
lichen - any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks


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Moreover, to test the specificity of our monoclonal antibody, skin biopsy specimens from patients with Mediterranean spotted fever (15 cases), acute eczematous dermatitis (2 cases), psoriasis (2 cases), and lichen planus (1 case) served as negative controls.
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The main differential diagnosis of cicatricial pemphigoid includes pemphigus, erosive lichen planus, and linear IgA disease, among other rare autoimmune diseases.
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They can be very painful, and they must be differentiated from calluses, keratomas, lichen planus, and foreign bodies.
Treatment of plantar verrucae using 2% sodium salicylate ... by Berg, Richard L / Physical Therapy
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