Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Nico MM
Medical School,
Rua Itapeva 500, 3A, CEP-01332-000
Brazil
Review Article
Lichen Planus Affecting the Lips
Author(s): Nico MM, Juliana Dumet Fernandes and Silvia Vanessa Lourenço
Nico MM, Juliana Dumet Fernandes and Silvia Vanessa Lourenço
Lichen planus frequently compromises the skin, and the oral mucosa. There is plenty of medical and dental literature about the cutaneous and mucosal lesions of lichen planus, but, comparatively very little has been written specifically about lichen planus compromising the lip vermilion. This structure has a peculiar anatomical and histological architecture, and lichen planus lesions at this site may have some distinct features. This article reviews the recent literature about labial lichen planus in all of its presentations, highlighting some special clinical features that may enable a better diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lip diseases. Besides, personal experience by the authors is added.
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DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.10000306