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Lichenoid Eruptions

definition

Conditions in which there is histological damage to the lower epidermis along with a grouped chronic inflammatory infiltrate in the papillary dermis disturbing the interface between the epidermis and dermis. LICHEN PLANUS is the prototype of all lichenoid eruptions. (From Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p398)

synonyms

Lichenoid Eruptions, Lichen Planus-like Eruptions

UMLS

Eruption, Licheniform, Eruption, Lichenoid, Eruptions, Licheniform, Eruptions, Lichenoid, Licheniform Eruption, Licheniform Eruptions, Lichenoid Eruption, Lichenoid Eruptions