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The aim of this review is to provide practical management recommendations for the classical form of nail lichen planus, especially when restricted to the nails. Topical treatment has poor short-term efficacy and may cause long-term side effects.
22 sty 2019 · They describe the clinical signs of nail lichen planus, which might include nail atrophy, longitudinal ridging and fissuring, distal splitting, trachyonychia, and erythema of the lunula. They appropriately state that in severe cases permanent scarring might ensue.
7 cze 2021 · Histological characteristics in lichen planus. Cutaneous lichen planus showing acanthotic epidermis with sawtoothed rete ridges, orthohyperkeratosis, wedge shaped hypergranulosis, basal vacuolar degeneration with apoptotic keratinocytes and a band like subepidermal lymphohistiocytic infiltrate obscuring the dermoepidermal junction (a, b).
Lichen planus is a benign inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology that may affect the skin, mucosae, scalp, and nails. When the nails are affected, it may lead to permanent destruction with severe functional and psychosocial consequences. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and early treatment are essential, even in mild cases.
10 lut 2021 · Nail lichen planus (NLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with significant cosmetic and functional impact. Permanent scarring and nail loss may occur without prompt and effective treatment. In most cases, the diagnosis of NLP can be made with clinical examination and dermoscopy.
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. Cutaneous lichen planus (CLP) most commonly involves the flexor surfaces of the extremities and presents as small itchy violaceous Papules in middle-aged adults.
Nail lichen planus (NLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with significant cosmetic and functional impact. Permanent scarring and nail loss may occur without prompt and effective treatment. In most cases, the diagnosis of NLP can be made with clinical examination and dermoscopy.
