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Lichen Planus (Noun)

Meaning

An eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with lichen planus, a skin condition characterized by an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs.
  • Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often affects the skin on the wrists, forearms, and thighs, causing intense itching and discomfort.
  • The doctor prescribed a topical corticosteroid cream to treat the lichen planus, which had caused an itchy rash on the patient's wrists and forearms.
  • After several months of treatment, the lichen planus on the patient's thighs had significantly improved, with a noticeable reduction in the number of papules.
  • The dermatologist explained that lichen planus is a common skin condition that can cause an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish papules on the skin, often accompanied by intense itching.

Synonyms

  • Lichen Ruber Planus
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