lichen ruber planus

Thân thiện

A patient's forearm shows the characteristic rash of lichen ruber planus.

Definition

Noun: * Lichen ruber planus: An inflammatory skin condition characterized by the eruption of shiny, flat-topped, purplish, and usually itchy papules. It commonly appears on the wrists, forearms, and thighs.

Usage

• Lichen ruber planus is a medical term used specifically to describe a distinct dermatological disease. It is typically used in clinical, diagnostic, and academic contexts.
• Example: The dermatologist diagnosed the persistent rash as lichen ruber planus.

Advanced Usage

• The condition is often referred to by its more common name, lichen planus. The full term lichen ruber planus is used for precise medical classification.
• Example: Histological examination of the biopsy confirmed it was a case of lichen ruber planus.

Variants and Related Words

• Lichen planus (n): The most common abbreviated name for the same condition.
  • Example: Lichen planus can also affect the mucous membranes, such as inside the mouth.

Synonyms

• Lichen planus: The primary synonym.
• Papular dermatitis: A broader descriptive term for skin inflammation with papules, which may include this condition.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lichen planus