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This case report details a rare instance of post-radiation lichen planus in a 64-year-old male, following radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma. The report examines the patient's medical history, clinical presentation, and treatment response to topical triamcinolone. The authors review existing literature on lichen planus, emphasizing its T-cell mediated inflammatory nature and its rare association with radiation therapy. The study highlights the need for further research to understand the pathophysiology and improve treatment of this complication. The case underscores the importance of considering radiation-induced lichen planus in patients with relevant exposure and symptoms.

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