Open AccessIsolated lichen planus of lip: Diagnosis and treatment monitoring using dermoscopy
Author(s) -
Mathur Mahesh,
Acharya Prakash,
Karki Alina,
KC Nisha,
Shah Jyoti,
Jha Ayush
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1933
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology
Key Clinical Message Lichen planus (LP) of lip has chances of malignant transformation as it may be exposed to external trauma, smoking, and ultraviolet light. This case highlights the use of dermoscope as a quick noninvasive tool for the diagnosis of LP of lip and monitoring the response to treatment.