Non‐communicable inflammatory skin diseases (nc ISD) such as psoriasis or atopic eczema
are a major cause of global disease burden. Due to their impact and complexity, nc ISD …

A number of uncommon, clinically diverse and poorly understood inflammatory skin
diseases are linked by the presence of a set of histopathological elements that have …

Thoroughly revised and up-dated, this comprehensive, authoritative reference will help both
the experienced and novice practitioner diagnose skin diseases and disorders more …

Introduction Lichenoid drug eruption (LDE) shares similar features with lichen planus (LP),
that could reflect the same pathogenesis. In LP, an autoimmune attack is accepted and …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the number and function of CD8+ HLA-DR+
cells, which are considered to be activated cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), in peripheral …

Lichenoid tissue reaction or interface dermatitis embrace several clinical conditions, the
prototype of which is lichen planus and its variants, drug induced lichenoid dermatitis …

Background and aims. Oral lichen planus is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the
oral mucosa with malignant potential, pathogenesis of which is not still well known. Free …

Background: Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP), a rare variant of lichen planus, is reported in
various ethnic groups, more often from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. Aims …

The aim of this study was to investigate whether increased oxidative stress occurs in erosive
lichen planus of the vulva. Skin biopsies from six patients with untreated, histologically …

Lichen planus (LP) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease of the skin and mucous
membranes, characterized by an autoimmune attack on the epidermis by skin-infiltrating T …