Lichen planus

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What Wikipedia says

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. It is not an actual lichen, but is named for its appearance.

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Image: Donald M. Pillsbury, M.D., and Clarence S. Livingood, M.D. are the authors of the accompanying chapter; the photographer is unknown, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.