Mucosal lichen sclerosus/lichen planus overlap syndrome with cutaneous lesions of lichen sclerosus

Desquamative gingivitis in dermatological disorders

“…Lichenoid oral lesions may also exist alongside lichen sclerosus lesions in the mouth and vulva which is referred to as "lichen planus/lichen sclerosus overlap syndrome". 8 Local examination of the gingiva in such patients may reveal erythematous gingiva with faint keratotic lines. The rest of the oral mucosa and the skin need to be carefully checked for classical lichenoid lesions [Figure 2].…”