title: [The pathogenesis of lichen ruber planus--a modern concept].
abstract: Although lichen planus (LP) is still considered a disease of unknown origin, we succeeded in developing a synoptic pathogenetic concept based on the various scientific studies in this field, which may supply a rational foundation for the empirically established therapy. Genetic and metabolic factors predispose to the development of LP, which can be viewed as a type-IV reaction against immunologically altered keratinocytes. The papule is the result of exaggerated repair mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologische und Allergologische Abteilung des Städtischen Krankenhauses München-Schwabing, Universität München.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Röcken
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Zur Pathogenese des Lichen ruber planus--ein modernes Konzept.