Evaluation Of Prevalence Of Cutaneous Lesions Of Lichen Planus In Patients Visiting A Tertiary Care Center: A Clinical Study

Abstract

Background: Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease. The exact aetiology and epidemiology of LP is uncertain. Hence; on the basis of above mentioned data, we planned the present study to assess to prevalence of cutaneous lesions of Lichen Planus in Patients Visiting a tertiary care center. Materials & methods: The present study included assessment of prevalence of cutaneous lesions of Lichen Planus in Patients Visiting a tertiary care center. After meeting the exclusion criteria, a total of 500 patients were included in the present study. Diagnosis of the LP was done on the basis of clinical presentation of the lesion, and further confirmation of the lesion was done by histopathologic section. All the results were recorded and were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Out of 250 males included in the present study, only a single patient had cutaneous lichen planus. Out of 250 females included in the present study, two patients had cutaneous lichen planus. Total prevalence of cutaneous lichen planus in the present study was found to be 0.6 percent.Conclusion: Prevalence of cutaneous LP was found to be 0.6 percent with incidence slightly among females. Proper screening protocols should be followed for early detection of the pathology so that early and prompt treatment could be initiated.

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Bhawana Kapoor, Ankit Kapoor

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Bhawana Kapoor, Ankit Kapoor (2018). Evaluation Of Prevalence Of Cutaneous Lesions Of Lichen Planus In Patients Visiting A Tertiary Care Center: A Clinical Study. Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research, 4(3), 31-33. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-492393