Immunohistochemistry in lichen planus.

An immunohistochemical study has been undertaken on 25 biopsy specmens taken from lichen planus lesions, using antisera against human fibrin, immunoglobulins IgG, IgA, IgM and C3 (B1C/B1A) complement component. The findings of the present research are discussed and evaluated in relation to the problem of the etiopathogenesis of the disease.