Lichen Planus / Disease

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Lichen Planus

Synonyms of Lichen Planus

Csillag's Disease, Planus Type
Guttate Morphea, Planus Type
Guttate Scleroderma
Hallopeau's Disease, Type I
Lichen Planus Sclerosus Atrophicus
Lichen Ruber Planus
Von Zambusch's Disease
White Spot Disease
Zambusch's Disease

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Lichen Planus is a rare, recurrent, itchy rash or area of inflammatory eruptions (lesions) of unknown origin characterized by shiny reddish-purple spots on the skin and gray-white ones in the mouth. The disorder may present as itchy spots on the wrist, legs, torso, genitals, mouth, or lips. The eruptions may appear as small separate, angular spots that may coalesce into rough scaly patches. This disorder is frequently accompanied by oral lesions of the mucous membranes that line the mouth. The disorder affects women more frequently than men.
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Organizations related to Lichen Planus

Autoimmune Information Network, Inc
PO Box 4121
Brick NJ 08723
Phone #: 732-664-9259
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.aininc.org
European Society for Immunodeficiencies (ESID)
c/o Dr. Esther de Vries
Hertogenbosch None 5200 ME's
Phone #: +31- 73--6992965
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.esid.org
International Oral Lichen Planus Support Group
Baylor College Of Dentristy
Dallas TX 75246
Phone #: 214-828-8100
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected],edu
Home page: http://www.tambcd.edu/lichen
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

For a Complete Report

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