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Julia Nowowiejska¹, Anna Baran¹, Iwona Flisiak¹

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-540 Bialystok, Poland.

|November 10, 2022

Summary

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Lichen planus (LP) patients often have abnormal blood lipids, particularly high triglycerides. This suggests an increased risk for atherosclerosis and other metabolic issues, requiring dermatologist attention.

Keywords:

atherosclerosis lichen planus lipid aberrations lipids metabolic syndrome statins

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Cardiology
Metabolic Syndrome

Background:

Lichen planus (LP) is a common skin condition with unclear causes, affecting less than 1% of the population.
LP can manifest on skin, mucous membranes, scalp, nails, and genitals.
Emerging evidence links LP to disturbances in lipid metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of the relationship between lichen planus and lipid homeostasis.
To highlight the association between LP, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular risk.
To inform dermatologists about potential metabolic complications in LP patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review of contemporary research on lichen planus and lipid metabolism.
Analysis of studies reporting on dyslipidemia, particularly hypertriglyceridemia, in LP patients.
Examination of data linking abnormal arterial vessel parameters to LP and metabolic disturbances.

Main Results:

Dyslipidemia, especially hypertriglyceridemia, is a significant issue in patients with lichen planus.
LP patients with dyslipidemia show abnormal arterial vessel parameters.
These findings indicate an elevated risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with lichen planus.

Conclusions:

A strong association exists between lichen planus and lipid homeostasis aberrations.
Dermatologists must be vigilant for dyslipidemia and associated atherosclerosis risk in LP patients.
Further research is needed to establish management guidelines for lipid abnormalities in lichen planus.