Lichen planus in childhood: a report of 17 patients.
Lichen planus is a dermatosis of unknown origin with a very limited frequency in children. Over a period of one and a half years we observed 17 cases of childhood lichen planus. The classic form of the disease as seen in adults was the most common in these children; unlike adults, however, mucosal and nail involvement was uncommon. The natural history of the disease was similar to that in adults.
Kanwar
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Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Handa
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Ghosh
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Kaur
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D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male