Clinical and laboratory findings of a group of Iranian patients with oral lichen planus

ABSTRACT

Statement of Problem: Lichen planus [LP] is a chronic disease that affects skin and mucous membranes. Lesions of oral lichen planus [OLP] can persist for a long time. Varying prevalence rates of oral lichen planus have been reported in different parts of the world, while information regarding the epidemiology of this disease in Iran is incomplete