Oral lichen planus occurs in about half of the people who have
lichen planus on their skin. It consists of painless, whitish
streaks on the mucous membranes. This may also produce ulcers,
which are usually painful.
Review Date: 02/17/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
