Inverse lichen planus
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Inverse lichen planus is a variant of lichen planus
characterized by violaceous papules and plaques appear in intertriginous areas of the skin.
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...
characterized by violaceous papules and plaques appear in intertriginous areas of the skin.