What is erosive lichen planus?
Erosive lichen planus is an chronic painful condition affecting mucosal surfaces, mainly the mouth (oral lichen planus) and the genitals (vulval or penile lichen planus). A severe variant or erosive lichen planus in women is known as the vulvovaginal gingival syndrome. Ulceration occurs in the mouth and gums as well as on the vulva and in the vagina. Peno-gingival syndrome is the equivalent condition in men. Erosive lichen planus is sometimes associated with classical cutaneous lichen planus or other forms of mucosal lichen planus.
