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Lichen planus is a disorder of the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006
Lichen planus is a skin condition of unknown origin that produces small, shiny, flat-topped, itchy pink or purple raised spots on the wrists, forearms or lower legs, especially in middle-aged patients. One example of lichen planus on the tongue.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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