Longitudinal Analysis of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder Conversion to Malignancy
ABSTRACT Objectives Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are local and systemic conditions that can result in oral malignancies. We have had an OPMD surveillance program for 25 years covering over 30% of our state's population. More recent electronic health record search techniques have allowed us to analyze over 1500 patients in over a 10‐year
Benjamin Palatnik +4 more
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Photodynamic therapy as a new therapeutic approach of oral lichen planus [PDF]
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic, immunologically mediated disease, defined by periods of exacerbation and quiescence. The disease is associated with a low mortality risk, but in some instances, morbidity can be important, especially in extensive ...
Georgescu, Simona Roxana +6 more
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Unexpected high frequency of genital involvement in women with clinical and hostological features of oral lichen planus [PDF]
The main aims of this cross-sectional study were: (i) to assess the frequency of genital (vulval) lichen planus (VLP) and vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS) in women affected with oral lichen planus (OLP), regardless of the genital symptoms reported; and (ii)
BELFIORE, P +6 more
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Treatment options for immune‐related adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Abstract The immunotherapy revolution with the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) started with the clinical use of the first ICI, ipilimumab, in 2011. Since then, the field of ICI therapy has rapidly expanded — with the FDA approval of 10 different ICI drugs so far and their incorporation into the therapeutic regimens of a range of malignancies.
Yu Hua Chen +3 more
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Bilateral Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus Associated with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Lichen planus pigmentosus is a rare subtype of lichen planus. We report a first case of lichen planus pigmentosus with bilateral linear distribution associated with hepatitis C virus infection. The lesion was improved after sun avoidance and treatment of
Vasanop Vachiramon +2 more
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Lichenoid Keratosis: A Clinical Trap without Secrets for Reflectance Confocal Microscopy
Lichenoid keratosis, also defined as benign lichenoid keratosis, was reclassified as lichen planus-like keratosis by Shapiro and Ackerman. Clinical and dermoscopic features of lichen planus-like keratosis can vary, often not providing useful and ...
Sara Mazzilli +7 more
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Genital Skin Diseases and Their Expression in Sexual Functionality [PDF]
Sexual functionality acts as an important function of the individual, acting both physically and mentally to create a state of well-being and permitting procreation.
Albu, Gabriela +3 more
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Skin diseases affecting the vulva [PDF]
Vulval skin disease is common in gynaecological practice. This article aims to enhance clinical skills in patient assessment, vulval examination and treatment of common benign vulval skin disease.
Nunns, David, Simpson, Rosalind C.
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Allergic contact dermatitis is very common in patients with anogenital lesions referred for patch testing in Spain. Key allergens include fragrances, preservatives and topical treatments like anaesthetics and steroids. Emerging sensitisers including benzisothiazolinone and sodium metabisulphite are also relevant.
Mercè Grau‐Pérez +29 more
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Mechanisms of reactive oxygen species in oral lichen planus: A literature review
Oral lichen planus is a chronic non-infectious mucosal inflammatory disease caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species homeostasis and antioxidant defense systems.
Xin Li, Zhiqiang Wang
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