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Treatments for lichen planus. Lichen planus on your skin usually gets better on its own in about 9 to 18 months. Creams and ointments from a GP can help control the rash and ease itching. If creams and ointments do not work, or you have severe lichen planus, steroid tablets or treatment with a special kind of light (light therapy) can help.
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Dec 6, 2019 · For severe cases where oral lichen planus also involves other areas — such as the scalp, genitalia or esophagus — systemic medications that suppress the immune system may be used. The use of some medications, such as topical steroids, can lead to the overgrowth of yeast. During treatment, schedule regular follow-up visits with your primary ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that causes a rash that is usually itchy. It consists of small, shiny, slightly raised, flat-topped bumps that can be pink or purple in color.
Jul 1, 2011 · Lichen planus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that affects the skin, oral mucosa, genital mucosa, scalp, and nails. Lichen planus lesions are described using the six P’s (planar ...
Jan 29, 2023 · Lichen planus is a condition that mainly affects the skin to cause an itchy rash. In some cases it affects the mouth, genitals, hair, nails and (rarely) other parts of the body. About 1 in 5,000 people develop lichen planus. It occurs equally in men and women. Most cases occur in people over the age of 45.
Lichen planus is a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body. Affected areas can include the: arms, legs and trunk. mouth (oral lichen planus) nails and scalp. vulva, vagina and penis. The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown. However, the condition isn’t infectious and doesn’t usually run in families.
Nov 4, 2020 · Bullous lichen planus: vesicle or bullae in conventional lichen planus (Clin Exp Dermatol 1989;14:150) Lichen planus pemphigoides: bulla with mild perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate, may show neutrophils (J Am Acad Dermatol 1983;8:331) Oral lichen planus: occasional parakeratosis, less acanthosis than in the skin, plasma cells in infiltrate
