Lichen planus, large-boned L43.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Lichen planus with loosely distributed, unusually knotty, raised skin lesions.

Therapy
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potent glucocorticoids under occlusion such as 0.1% betamethasone ointment, 0.05% clobetasol cream R054, 0.1% mometasone ointment (e.g. Ecural) Use of thin polyethylene cling films for occlusion, 2 times/day for 2 hours. If necessary, injection with 10-40 mg triamcinolone acetonide crystal suspension(e.g. Volon A).

Note(s)
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The term "large-nodular" in the context of "lichen planus" is purely descriptive, does not designate a fixed clinical subgroup and is dispensable. The large-boned lichen planus is subsumed under the term " lichen planus verrucosus".

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020