Korean J Dermatol.
2005 Nov;43(11):1518-1521.
A Case of Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus of the Lower Lip
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
Abstract
- Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease, usually affecting the female genitalia. Involvement of the oral mucosa is rare, however, it is sometimes the only manifestation of the disease without concurrent genital or skin lesions. We present a case of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus affecting which arrected the lower lip only. We briefly reviewed pertinent literature.
