Lichen planus in children: A retrospective study in 76 patients at a tertiary care center in South India

Introduction: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory pruritic dermatosis occurring infrequently in children. Very few studies are available on childhood LP from South India. Aim: This study aims to analyze the clinical profile of LP among children. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective...

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Published in:Indian journal of paediatric dermatology 2017-07, Vol.18 (3), p.209-213
Main Authors: Ravikiran, Shilpashree, Jaiswal, Ashok, Anupama, Y, Mohan, N. Madan, Reddy, Pavan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childhood lichen planus
Children
Health aspects
infection as precipitating factor
Lichen planus
linear lichen planus
Risk factors
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Summary:Introduction: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory pruritic dermatosis occurring infrequently in children. Very few studies are available on childhood LP from South India. Aim: This study aims to analyze the clinical profile of LP among children. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective study. Materials and Methods: Records of the children
ISSN:2319-7250
DOI:10.4103/ijpd.IJPD_68_16