Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Lichen Planus-A Mucocutaneous Pigmentary Disorder-Review

Abstract

Ankita Bohra, Sumit Bhateja and Sujata Satoskar

Lichen planus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that affects the skin, oral mucosa, genital mucosa, scalp, and nails. Lichen planus lesions are described using the six P's (planar (flat-topped), purple, polygonal, pruritic, papules, plaques). This review highlights the Pathophysiology and management of oral and cutaneous lichen planus.