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Update on oral lichen planus
Expert Review of Dermatology, 10/14/09

Carrozzo M et al. – Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic inflammatory disorder with a low risk of associated malignancy. A genetic predisposition linked to Th1 cytokine polymorphisms may predispose to the T–cell–mediated immunological response to an induced antigenic change that is supposed to cause OLP lesions. Amalgam restorations, hepatitis C virus and systemic medications may be etiologic factors.

Mucosal (oral and vulval) lichen planus in women: are angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors protective, and beta-blockers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs associated with the condition
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 79%%

Cyclosporine in the management of esophageal lichen planus
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 79%%

Lichen planus in childhood: report of 100 cases
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 65%%

Management of Symptomatic Esophageal Involvement With Lichen Planus
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 65%%