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I would like to know what lichen planus is?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It is..: An autoimmune disease where the body attacks the skin or mucus cells lining the mouth and digestive tract. It is usually treated with steroids either topically or systemically. It can look whitish and/ or red and is diagnosed by examination, history, and biopsy.

Answered 3/18/2015

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