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Lichen Planus
Medical Questions » Lichen Planus
| Name: Lichen Planus |
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| An uncommon skin condition which normally starts in the twenties or thirties. |
Causes of Lichen Planus
May start where the skin has been injured, may be a chronic viral infection of the skin, or may be triggered by drugs, but the actual cause is unknown. |
Symptoms of Lichen Planus
Small, shiny, flat topped skin growths that may enlarge and join together to form a plaque. More common in skin creases such as the inside of the wrists and elbows, but can occur anywhere on the body, including the
insides of the mouth, nose, ears, vagina and anus. |
Tests for Lichen Planus
Diagnosed by skin biopsy. |
Treatment for Lichen Planus
Mild cases are often not treated, but more serious cases treated with steroid creams and occlusive plastic dressings. Further treatments include steroid tablets or injections under a plaque, ultraviolet light, and potent medications such as retinoic acid and dapsone.
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Complications of Lichen Planus of its treatment
Some pigmentation of the skin may remain after the rash has cleared. |
Likely Outcome of Lichen Planus
Long term course is very variable. Some patients recover in a few months, while others may suffer for years, but eventually complete recovery does occur. |
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