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Lichen planus (LP) is an acquired chronic disease characterized by small cutaneous papules and mucosal striae or erosions. It affects 0.3%–0.8% of the population occurring in all races and both sexes. Children are rarely affected.
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Rebora, A. (2000). Lichen Planus. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03835-2_56
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