The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are ...

Repeatedly scratching an area can cause lichenification, which is thickened, rough, and dark skin. The name comes from its resemblance to lichen, a plant-like growth found on rocks and trees.

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the genital and anal regions, although it can also appear in other areas of the body. Characterised by white ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Up until 2016, lichen was thought to be a partnership between one alga and one fungus, the classic symbiotic relationship. Then came the ...

Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ...

You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin that affects one’s skin, mucous membranes and hair. Since the lesion ...

It rarely occurs on the tongue." Lichen planus is a type of skin disease and is not only limited to the mouth but can also occur in different body parts like hair, nails, ears and even the genital ...