Lichen Planus Overview

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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with Lichen Planus?

  • Type II hypersensitivity reaction
  • Type I hypersensitivity reaction
  • Type IV hypersensitivity reaction (correct)
  • Type III hypersensitivity reaction

What is a characteristic feature of the skin lesions in Lichen Planus?

  • Red, scaly patches
  • Yellow, crusty lesions
  • White, raised nodules
  • Purple, pruritic, polygonal papules (correct)

Which population is most commonly affected by Lichen Planus?

  • Children under 10 years old
  • Young adult males
  • Elderly individuals over 65 years
  • Middle-aged adults, more commonly females (correct)

Where are oral lesions from Lichen Planus most commonly found?

<p>On the buccal mucosa, tongue, lips, floor of mouth, and gingiva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of Lichen Planus is characterized by painful gingiva and may present with erosions or ulcers?

<p>Erosive form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Lichen Planus

  • Chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin and oral mucosa
  • Estimated to affect ~2% of the population
  • More common in middle-aged adults, with women being affected more often than men.
  • Cause is unknown, but it is associated with stress.
  • Considered a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction.

Skin Lesions

  • Characterized by purple, itchy, polygonal papules.
  • Overlying Wickham striae, fine white lines that sit on the papules.
  • Can occur anywhere on the body, but commonly seen on the lumbar region, flexor surfaces of wrists and elbows, and anterior surface of ankles.

Oral Lesions

  • Most common on the buccal mucosa.
  • May also involve the tongue, lips, floor of mouth, and gingiva.
  • Lesions are often bilaterally symmetrical.

Forms

  • Reticular: Most common form, asymptomatic, characterized by Wickham striae with white plaque-like areas.
  • Erosive: Presents with erosions, bullae, or ulcers.
  • Desquamative gingivitis: Erythematous, painful gingiva, this clinical term may also indicate pemphigus or pemphigoid.

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