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Lichenoid eruption

Lichenoid eruption

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A lichenoid eruption is a skin disease characterized by damage and infiltration between the epidermis and dermis. [MeshName|Lichenoid+eruptions]

Examples include lichen planus, lichen sclerosus and lichen nitidus. It can also be associated with abrasion or drug use.cite web |url=http://www.merckmedicus.com/ppdocs/us/hcp/content/white/chapters/white-ch-008-s004.htm |title=White : Diseases of the Skin - Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Disorders |format= |work= |accessdate=] It has been observed in conjunction with the use of proton pump inhibitors.cite journal |author=Bong JL, Lucke TW, Douglas WS |title=Lichenoid drug eruption with proton pump inhibitors |journal=BMJ |volume=320 |issue=7230 |pages=283 |year=2000 |month=January |pmid=10650025 |pmc=27275 |doi= |url=http://bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=10650025]

The term "lichenoid" derives from a resemblance to a lichen.

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