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My son who is suffering from lichen planus had malaria n dengue when he wad 2 yr n 4 yr.is lichen planus caused bcos of this. now , my son is 11yrs?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No relation: I do not believe that there is any relationship between lichen planus, malaria and dengue fever.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/4/2019

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It is unknown but: mat be plausible. It is known that Hepatitis C infection can cause it as well as be triggered by flu vaccine(s). See: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lichen-planus/symptoms-causes/syc-20351378

Answered 12/5/2019

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