Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) have developed an app for researchers and keen lichen spotters to record what is growing around them. By logging lichen the local air ...

Lichen nitidus is an inflammatory condition that causes small, shiny bumps to develop on the skin. It rarely causes other symptoms and does not usually require treatment. The causes of lichen nitidus ...

The author’s admiration of the hardy plant life spreading across the roof turns to alarm when the true nature of the growth is revealed.

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited ...

Lichen planus, particularly in its oral form, is associated with a small increased risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes, ...

Lichen planus is an itchy skin rash that may affect the quality and duration of sleep, which could cause fatigue. The skin condition is also linked with anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of ...

If you find a stripe-like rash on your child’s arm or leg, you might be concerned. But it might be a harmless rash called lichen striatus. This type of rash usually forms one or two lines of pink, ...

Some folks think lichen is bad for their trees. Those people can be spotted standing out in the hot sun picking little gray-green tufts off their tree trunks like a woodpecker hunting for bugs. But it ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Lichen planus' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s ...

If you’ve been suffering from purple-looking rashes accompanied by very bad itching, please visit a dermatologist. You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...