Lichen planus of the eyelids. A report of 5 cases.

Involvement of the eye and related structures is rarely reported in lichen planus. Only eleven cases with eyelid involvement are reported in the literature. Lesions on the eyelids may be the only manifestation of lichen planus or it may be a part of the disease process present on other parts of the body. When only eyelids are involved, clinical diagnosis may be difficult. Lichen planus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of erythematous papular lesions on the eyelids.