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Which statement about oral lichen planus (OLP) is TRUE?

  1. It is more common in males than females
  2. The most common form is the reticular type
  3. It is infectious and highly contagious
  4. It primarily affects children
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Correct answer: B. The most common form is the reticular type

  • A. OLP is more common in middle-aged FEMALES.
  • B. Correct. The reticular form (Wickham striae) is the most common presentation.
  • C. OLP is an immune-mediated condition, NOT contagious.
  • D. It affects adults (40–60s), not primarily children.

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