5 P's of lichen planus (mnemonic)

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A mnemonic to describe the skin lesions associated with lichen planus is:

  • 5 Ps

Mnemonic

  • P: planar
  • P: polygonal
  • P: pruritic
  • P: purple
  • P: papular