Lichen Planus and Lichenoid Reactions Associated with IL-17 Inhibition: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Phenotypes, Latency, Histopathology, Immunopathogenesis, and Clinical Outcomes
Saud Abdullah Alsharif & Fahad Alrowais · Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science · 2026
Background: Lichen planus (LP) is a T-cell-mediated inflammatory disorder involving the skin, mucosae, nails and hair follicles. Published observations of LP and lichenoid reactions during interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibition pose diagnostic and causality challenges, particularly be...
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10.9734/ajrdes/2026/v9i1193