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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Lichen planus
  1. Lichen planus on the oral mucosa (image) 
    Oral lichen planus occurs in about half of the people who have lichen planus on their skin. It consists of painless, whitish streaks on the mucous membranes. This may also produce ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2493.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lichen planus - close-up (image) 
    Lichen planus is an intensely itchy (pruritic) inflammatory lesion of the skin. The lesions are generally violaceous (red- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1561.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Lichen planus on the arm (image) 
    The cause of lichen planus is unknown. It appears as raised, many-sided purple bumps (violaceous polygonal papules) with overlying white lines (Wickham's striae). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2491.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lichen planus on the hands (image) 
    The cause of lichen planus is unknown. It appears as raised, many-sided purple bumps (violaceous polygonal papules) with overlying white lines (Wickham's striae). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2492.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Lichen striatus - close-up (image) 
    Lichen striatus begins similarly to lichen planus, with small bumps (papules), but over a period of days expands to form a long streak or band of affected skin. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2667.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Lichen striatus on the leg (image) 
    Lichen striatus begins similarly to lichen planus, with small bumps (papules), but over a period of days expands to form a long streak or band of affected skin. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2668.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Lichen striatus - close-up (image) 
    Lichen striatus begins similarly to lichen planus, with small bumps (papules), but over a period of days expands to form a long streak or band of affected skin. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2764.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mouth sores (image) 
    ... include canker sores, leukoplakia, gingivostomatitis, oral cancer, oral lichen planus, oral thrush, and similar disorders.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9672.htm - Medical Encyclopedia