title: Childhood lichen planus--a question of therapy.
abstract: Diffuse lichen planus, a rare disorder in children, was observed in an 8-year-old boy. Effective therapy in this disease remains a problem and currently relies predominantly on the use of the corticosteroids. The complications attendant with corticosteroid administration in children are discussed and a review of alternate modes of therapy for lichen planus is presented.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced; D002648:Child; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D011701:PUVA Therapy; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D014801:Vitamin A; D006118:Griseofulvin; D014212:Tretinoin