Hypertrophic lichen planus

Definition

A chronic recalcitrant form of lichen planus often localised to the lower legs and ankles and characterised by plaques of markedly thickened skin. It is often extremely pruritic. It can leave permanent pigmentation and scarring.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Lichen planus

• EA91.0Acute eruptive lichen planus
• EA91.2Follicular lichen planus
• EA91.3Lichen planus of genital skin and mucous membranes
• EA91.4Lichen planus and lichenoid reactions of oral mucosa
• EA91.5Lichen planus of the nails
• EA91.6Subacute lichen planus
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified