Nail Disorders in Systemic Conditions
ABSTRACT Nail findings in children can be indicative of an underlying systemic disease. Many of these findings are seen in multiple entities and are not specific to one disease. The importance of specifically examining for these nail changes cannot be overstated.
Jane Sanders Bellet
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Serum Levels of IL-22 in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus and Cutaneous Lichen Planus
Statement of the Problem: Lichen planus disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of mucosal and cutaneous tissues with yet unclear etiology and pathogenesis.
Maryam Mardani +3 more
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Alternative treatment using topical tacrolimus for erosive oral lichen planus resistant to steroids [PDF]
Case reportsLichen planus is a T-cell–mediated immunological disorder causing inflammatory lesions on the skin and oral mucosa. The etiology of lichen planus remains unknown, and the current therapeutic strategy is primarily to manage the symptoms ...
Li, C, Zheng, L
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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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Oral lichen planus in children: an italian case series with literature review [PDF]
Objectives. Oral lichen planus is a chronic mucous inflammatory disease. The prevalence in adults ranges between 0.5% and 2%, whereas children are involved just in 0.03% of cases.
CAMPISI, Giuseppina +4 more
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A randomized trial assessing the effectiveness of different concentrations of isotretinoin in the management of lichen planus [PDF]
The aim of our 10-year study was to test the effectiveness of topical therapy based on 0. 18% isotretinoin, comparing it with that most frequently used, i.e. at 0.05% concentration.
CARINI, Francesco +3 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives The objective of this scoping review was to map existing literature on oral health and related care in individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Specifically, the review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to maintaining oral hygiene, summarise available clinical guidelines and patient‐facing resources, and examine how ...
Mariam A. Khokhar +3 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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Metal Sensitization in Patients That Underwent Patch Test Pre and Post‐Implant Exposure
Sensitization to metals was similar in pre‐implant and post‐implant patients. Women with jewellery allergy are at higher risk to have a patch test positive to metals. Post‐implant testing in case of contact dermatitis could be helpful to identify culprit allergens. ABSTRACT Background Sensitization to metals can cause allergic symptoms in subjects that
Nicholas Zampa +5 more
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Serum Concentration of Vitamin D in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus
Objectives: The vitamin D receptor is involved in immunologically mediated diseases such as oral lichen planus. Some studies suggest an association between lower vitamin D concentrations and a higher risk of inflammatory conditions such as oral lichen ...
Ana Družijanić +5 more
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