Mucocutaneous lichen in pigmented skin: Epidemiological, clinical, and prognostic features at the university dermatology and venereology clinic of CNHU-HKM in Cotonou
Abstract
Introduction: The scarcity of studies on the characteristics of mucocutaneous lichen (MCL) in pigmented skin motivated this investigation, which aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary features of MCL in a hospital setting. Methods: A cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection was conducted at the university dermatology and venereology clinic of the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National and University Hospital Center (CUDEV/CNHU-HKM) in Cotonou, over a 10-year period. Patients diagnosed with MCL based on clinical criteria were included. Data were analyzed using Epi Data 3.1 software, and statistical significance was set at p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Genital Health and Disease
Neonatal skin health care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 01–05
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026