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Review
. 2005 Jan;49(1):77-89, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2004.08.004.

Lichen planus, lichenoid drug reactions, and lichenoid mucositis

Scott S DeRossi  1 , Katharine N Ciarrocca
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Review

Lichen planus, lichenoid drug reactions, and lichenoid mucositis

Scott S DeRossi et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

Lichen planus is a common mucocutaneous disease affecting a significant portion of the general population. This article reviews the most current concepts on the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and treatment of oral lichen planus, lichenoid drug reactions, and lichenoid mucositis.

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