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Lichen planus pemphigoides


Other Names:
LP pemphigoides
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Lichen planus pemphigoides (LPP) is a rare cross-over syndrome between lichen planus and bullous pemphigoid. Like other forms of lichen planus, it is characterized by a skin rash (shiny, flat-topped, firm bumps that are a purple color and vary from pin point size to larger than a centimeter); however, people affected by LPP subsequently develop blisters on both the lichen planus skin lesions and on normal skin. The exact underlying cause of LPP is currently unknown, but some studies suggest that it may be associated with an allergic or immune reaction. Treatment for LPP is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.[1][2]
Last updated: 9/10/2015

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Hyperkeratosis 0000962
Hypopigmented streaks 0007535
Lichenification 0100725
Skin vesicle 0200037
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal oral mucosa morphology
Abnormality of lining of mouth
0011830
Pruritus
Itching
Itchy skin
Skin itching
[ more ] 		0000989
1%-4% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal blistering of the skin
Blistering, generalized
Blisters
[ more ] 		0008066
Abnormality of the nail 0001597
Blepharitis
Inflammation of eyelids
0000498
Conjunctivitis
Pink eye
0000509
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.

Patient Registry

  • A registry supports research by collecting of information about patients that share something in common, such as being diagnosed with Lichen planus pemphigoides. The type of data collected can vary from registry to registry and is based on the goals and purpose of that registry. Some registries collect contact information while others collect more detailed medical information. Learn more about registries.

    Registries for Lichen planus pemphigoides:
    International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Natural History Registry
     

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Providing General Support

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Lichen planus pemphigoides. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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  1. Lichen planus pemphigoides. Orphanet. May 2011; http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=en&Expert=254478.
  2. Tsu-Yi Chuang, MD, MPH. Lichen Planus. Medscape Reference. May 2015; http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1123213-overview.