lichen planus

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
nails
scalp
mucous membranes
mouth
genitals
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:diabetes_mellitus
stress
hypertension
alopecia areata
vitiligo
gptkbp:cause unknown
autoimmune reaction
gptkbp:complication hair loss
scarring
nail loss
oral cancer (rare)
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
skin biopsy
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:lichen_nitidus
gptkb:lichen_simplex_chronicus
gptkb:graft-versus-host_disease
psoriasis
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Erasmus_Wilson
1869
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology affects adults more than children
affects both sexes
gptkbp:histology gptkb:hyperkeratosis
gptkb:Civatte_bodies
band-like lymphocytic infiltrate
saw-tooth appearance of rete ridges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lichen planus
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:L43
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D007899
gptkbp:OMIM 152100
gptkbp:symptom ulcers
blisters
itchy rash
white lacy patches
purple papules
gptkbp:treatment immunosuppressants
phototherapy
antihistamines
topical corticosteroids
oral corticosteroids
gptkbp:triggeredBy medications
allergens
hepatitis C infection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hyperkeratosis
gptkb:pemphigus_vulgaris
gptkb:Wickham_striae
gptkb:Koebner_phenomenon
gptkb:leukoplakia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7