Lichen planus in children.
Lichen planus in children is considered to be rare overall, though it does not appear to be so in Indian subcontinent. Most of the large studies on lichen planus in children have been undertaken in India. We review here the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, management and prognosis pertaining to lichen planus in children with emphasis on studies published from India.
Kanwar
Amrinder J
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Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical, Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India. ajkanwar1948@gmail.com
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D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis