Abstract |
An analytical study of 441 patients with lichen planus is presented. Lichen planus occurrence was 76% of conditions seen at this institution. The sex ratio was 3:2. Most patients having the disease were in the 3rd decade of life. Lichen planus vulgaris (common type) was seen in 329 (74%) patients, lichen planus hypertrophicus in 56 (13%), lichen planus actinicus in 33 (7.5%), lichen planus follicularis in 8 (2%), lichen planus atrophicus in 8 (2%) and lichen planus pemphigoides in 7 (1.5%) patients. Mucous membrane involvement was seen in 127 (29%) cases and nail involvement in only 7 (1.5%).
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Authors | O P Singh, A J Kanwar |
Journal | International journal of dermatology
(Int J Dermatol)
Vol. 15
Pg. 752-6
(Dec 1976)
ISSN: 0011-9059 [Print] England |
PMID | 992925
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Female
- Humans
- India
- Lichen Planus
(epidemiology, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mucous Membrane
(pathology)
- Nails
(pathology)
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