Lichen Planus Overview
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What type of disease is lichen planus?

  • Bacterial
  • Genetic
  • Autoimmune (correct)
  • Viral

    • What is the most common type of oral lichen planus?

  • Erosive lichen planus
  • Atrophic lichen planus
  • Reticular lichen planus (correct)
  • Bullous lichen planus

    • What is the characteristic appearance of the epidermal hyperplasia in lichen planus?

  • Flat
  • Rounded
  • Saw-tooth (correct)
  • Smooth

    • What causes basal epithelial cells to be recognized as foreign in lichen planus?

    <p>Changes in the antigenicity of cell surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis of lichen planus?

    <p>It is a chronic condition with no definitive cure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common symptoms of oral lichen planus?

    <p>Burning sensation, itching, taste changes and sometimes pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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