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Question

Wickham's striae are typically seen in which one of the following diseases?

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UPSC CMS 2026 Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and PSM Question Paper (02-Aug-2026)
The correct answer is

Lichen planus

Wickham's striae are fine white lacy lines seen on the surface of the violaceous, polygonal, pruritic papules that are characteristic of lichen planus.

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