Time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy for the diagnosis of oral lichen planus

Time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy

Oral lichen planus.

Physical examination There were multiple ulcerations over the lower lip (Figure 1). The gingiva was swollen and inflamed (Figure 1). Lace-like whitish streaks and well-defined Date: 13 March, 2002 Venue: Yaumatei Dermatology Clinic Organizer: Social Hygiene Service, DH; Clinico-pathological Seminar whitish plaques were found on the lower lip, gingiva and the left buccal mucosa (Figures 1& 2). T...

Oral lichen planus.

Reticular LP is usually asymptomatic, affects multiple sites, and can be recognized by white papules that can coalesce to form plaques. There may be fine, white, lace-like striae (Wickham striae) on the buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. Cutaneous LP may be seen in up to 44% of patients with oral LP. Erosive LP usually presents with pain while eating, especially with spicy foods. There is usuall...

Oral lichen planus

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Oral Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a chronic systemic disease of established immune-mediated pathogenesis. [1] It most commonly, protractedly and persistently, involves the mucosa of the oral cavity, but it can involve other sites, namely the skin, the scalp (with inflammation around and affecting the hair follicles) resulting in alopecia), the nails as well as the genital area the vulval and vaginal mucosa, and...