Lichen Planus

Lichen Planus, also known as lichen ruber planus, is related to leukoplakia and candidiasis, and has symptoms including pruritus An important gene associated with Lichen Planus is COL17A1 (Collagen Type XVII Alpha 1 Chain), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Extracellular matrix organization and Keratinization. The drugs Benzocaine and Chlorhexidine have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include skin and tongue, and related phenotypes are Increased gamma-H2AX phosphorylation and growth/size/body region