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Written by RJK at 12 Sep 2001 21:33:31: Re: BXO ??
As an answer to: Re: BXO ?? written by Paul B. at 12 Sep 2001 14:59:56:
>> I have had BXO ... It can usually be confused with lichen planus.
> As far as I am aware, it cannot be confused with Lichen Planus et Sclerosis (note that "Lichen Planus" is a group of conditions), as that is exactly what it is!Dictionary definition of lichen planus: 'a skin disease characterised by an eruption of wide flat papules covered by a horny glazed film, marked by intense itching, and often accompanied by lesions on the oral mucosa.' This says nothing of a 'group of conditions' (unless of course one considers the papules, horny film & mucosal lesions to be separate elements within a group, which one might do). Aside from the fact that balanitis xerotica obliterans (again by definition) occurs on the glans penis & lichen planus is defined as occurring on the oral mucosa, there's little or nothing to suggest that the 2 disorders cannot be confused.
Perhaps you can list the attributes of BXO that clearly, indisputably separate it from lichen planus.
- BXO = Lichen Sclerosis. Paul B. 9/14/2001 06:52 (0)
- Re: BXO ?? john 9/14/2001 03:28 (1)
- Re: BXO ?? rjk 9/14/2001 18:22 (0)