Lichen planus also will tend to form on areas of skin injury/trauma. This is known as the isomorphic response or Koebner phenomena. Varients of lichen planus are presented in Figures 2-9.

Gordon introduced the group to the three main growth forms: foliose, fruticose and crustose. Foliose lichens are flat and leafy, resembling lettuce. Fruticose lichens can be upright with cup-like ...

In the mouth and genital mucosa, lichen planus forms lacy white patches, sometimes with painful sores. Treatment of lichen planus is challenging, and therapeutic options have remained stagnant.

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...

Lichens are a unique life form made up of a fungus paired with one or two algae. They come in many different forms, bringing forests to life and coloring rocks in bright greens and reds.

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a ...