Hypertrophic lichen planus

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A form of lichen planus that is characterized by plaques of markedly thickened skin that is often extremely pruritic and localized to the lower legs. It can result in permanent pigmentation and scarring.

Also known as: hypertrophic lichen planus, Hypertrophic Lichen Planus, Hypertrophic lichen planus, Lichen planus hypertrophicus, lichen planus hypertrophicus

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Hypertrophic lichen planus itself.

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Including sub-types (2) Tagged with Hypertrophic lichen planus (1)

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Which steroid works best for thick, itchy skin plaques?

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This study compares two standard steroid treatments for hypertrophic lichen planus, a chronic skin condition that causes thick, intensely itchy plaques. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to apply a strong steroid cream twice daily for 12 weeks or receive steroid injections i…

Phase 4 • Sponsor: Noor Aziz • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC

Hypertrophic lichen planus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Which steroid works best for thick, itchy skin plaques?