Clinical Study of Lichen Planus : An Analysis of 35 Cases / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 655-660, 1995.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-164354
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Lichen planus is a papulosquarnous disease characterized by pruritic violaceous papules most commonly an the extremities of middle-aged adults. It may or may not be accompanied by oral and genital mucous membrane involvement. Its course is generally self-limited for a period of several months to years, but it may last indefinitely.OBJECTIVE:
This study was performed to find the clinical characteristics of lichen planus.METHODS:
Thirty-five cases of lichen planus comfirrned clinically and histopathologically were analyzed.RESULTS:
The incidenc of lichen planus was 0.073% of the total number of dermatologic patients. The age distribution was in the range of 14-63 years old being most prevalent in the 6th decade and there was ariequal sex ratio. The most common site of involvement was the mucous membrane, and the extremities were more common than the trunk. Pruitus or pain and discomfort developed in 28 pat,ients(80% ). In most cases, the treatment was topical corticosteroid and antihistamine. Sixteen cses improved within 1 month to 2 years. Five cases recurred in the improved cases.CONCLUSION:
The clinical analysis of 35 patients with lichen planus was performed. The incidence of lichen planus was 0.073% of the total number of dermatologic patients. Males and females were equally affected Mucous membrane involvement was detected in 21 patients(60%).
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Sexe-ratio
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Incidence
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Répartition par âge
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Membres
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Lichen plan
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Lichens
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Muqueuse
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Année:
1995
Type:
Article
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