THE aetiology of lichen ruber planus is uncertain. A number of hypotheses have been advanced 1. Lichen ruber planus eruptions have been observed in connexion with the use of different drugs, for ...
Lichen planopilaris, also called lichen ruber follicularis, evokes perifollicular erythema and sometimes hyperkeratotic follicular papules. A violaceous discoloration of the scalp may be observed. It ...
Lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease which affects the skin, nails, hair and the mucous membranes. It is also known as Lichen ruber planus. The word ‘lichen’ means tiny bumps on the ...