1. A less common inflammatory disorder is " mucosal genital " lichen planus . 2. It has also been suggested that mercury exposure may contribute to lichen planus . 3. There has been evidence of the condition as a cutaneous manifestation of lichen planus . 4. Ayurvedic approaches have been used in molluscum contagiosum lymphatic filariasis, vitiligo and lichen planus . 5. Facial hyperpigmentation may occur in dark-skinned patients, if association with lichen planus pigmentosus is present. 6. Oral lichen planus is relatively common, and it occurs more commonly in middle aged people. 7. Examples include lichen planus , lichen sclerosus and lichen nitidus. 8. Lichen planus can be part of Grinspan's syndrome.9. Lichen planus , particularly when concomitant oral or genital lesions occur, significantly affects patients quality of life.10. Dear Icmjj : Lichen planus is a skin and mucous membrane condition of no known cause.
