Hypertrophic lichen planus
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Hypertrophic lichen planus (also known as "Lichen planus verrucosus") usually occurs on the extremities, especially the shin and interphalangeal joints, and tends to be the most pruritic variant of lichen planus
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Lichen planus
Lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous disease that affects the skin, tongue, and oral mucosa. The disease presents itself in the form of papules, lesions, or rashes. Lichen planus does not involve lichens, the fungus/algae symbionts that often grow on tree trunks; the name refers to the dry and...
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