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Lichen planus
Lichen planus
is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the
mouth.
Causes
The exact cause
of lichen planus is unknown. However, it is likely to be related to an allergic
or immune reaction.
Risks include:
- Exposure
to medications, dyes, and other chemical substances (including gold,
antibiotics, arsenic, iodides, chloroquine, quinacrine, quinide,
phenothiazines, and diuretics)
- Disorders
such as hepatitis C
Lichen planus
generally affects middle-aged adults. It is less common in children.
Symptoms
- Mouth
lesions
- Tender
or painful (mild cases may have no discomfort)
- Located
on the sides of the tongue or the inside of the cheek
- Occasionally
located on the gums
- Poorly
defined area of blue-white spots or "pimples"
- Lines
of lesions that form a lacy-looking network
- Gradual
increase in size of the affected area
- Lesions
occasionally form painful ulcers
- Skin
lesions:
- Usually
located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals
- Itchy
- Symmetrical
- Single
lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin trauma
- Papule
2 - 4 cm in size
- Papules
clustered into a large, flat-topped lesion
- Lesions
have distinct, sharp borders
- Possibly
covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called Wickham's striae
- Shiny
or scaly appearance
- Dark
colored -- reddish-purple (skin) or gray-white (mouth)
- Possibility
of developing blisters or ulcers
Other symptoms
include:
- Dry
mouth
- Hair
loss
- Metallic
taste in the mouth
- Ridges
in the nails (nail abnormalities)
Exams and Tests
Blood tests may
be done to rule out hepatitis.
Outlook
(Prognosis)
Lichen planus
is generally not harmful and may get better with treatment.
Treatment
The goal of
treatment is to reduce your symptoms and speed healing of the skin lesions..
Conventional
Treatments may include:
- Antihistamines-produce
sedative effects and have more complications
- Immune-suppressing
medications, such as cyclosporine (in severe cases)
- Lidocaine
mouth washes -- to numb the area temporarily and make eating more
comfortable (for mouth lesions)
- Topical
corticosteroids (such as clobetasol) or oral corticosteroids (such as
prednisone) - Corticosteroids may be injected directly into a lesion.-steroids
produce more side effects
- Topical
retinoic acid cream (a form of vitamin A) and other ointments or creams --
to reduce itching and inflammation and aid healing
- Dressings
may be placed over topical medications to protect the skin from
scratching.
Consult your
doctor if you:
- Your
symptoms continue
- The
skin or mouth lesions change in appearance
- The
condition continues or worsens even with treatment
- Your
dentist recommends adjusting your medications or treating conditions that
trigger the disorder
Whom to Contact
for Lichen Planus-LP-Homeopathy Treatment
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of Lichen Planus.
In his medical professional experience with successful results. Many patients
get relief after taking treatment from Dr.Senthil Kumar. Dr.Senthil Kumar visits Chennai at
Vivekanantha Homeopathy Clinic Velachery Chennai 42. To get appointment please
call or mail us.
Vivekanantha
Clinic Consultation Champers at
Chennai:- 9786901830
Pondicherry:- 9865212055
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For appointment please
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76 6720 9080
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