Lichenoid disorders

What are they lichenoid disorders?

Lichen is found growing on trees and in other parts of the garden or forest. It is a symbiotic fungus / algae characterized by a flat top organisms. Lichenoid skin disorders got their name from their appearance, also flat-surface and often somewhat scaly. They are characterized by a particular type of inflammation found in histology.

Classification of lichenoid disorders.

Lichen amyloidosis
Lichenoid drug eruption
Lichenoid keratosis
Lichen nitidus
Lichen planus
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen simplex
Striated lichen
Oral lichen planus
Pityriasis lichenoids
Erosive lichen planus
Cancel lichenoid dermatitis of Youth
Lichen scrofulosorum
Lichenoid amalgam reaction
Lichenoid drug oral rash
Lichen myxoedematosus
Lichen spinulosus