Lichen planus
Lichen planus is an abnormal skin condition in which there is an itchy,
swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.
Lichen planus can appear on any area of the skin. The most common areas
are the inner wrists, the forearms and the ankles.
Lichen planus may also affect the scalp, the nails or the inside of the
mouth. On the scalp, lichen planus may cause hair loss. Lichen planus of the
nails can cause brittle or split nails. In the mouth, it looks like lacy white
patches on the inside of the cheeks or on the tongue. Sometimes lichen planus
affects areas of skin where you had a cut or burn.
Men and women can get lichen planus, and while it may occur at any age, it
usually affects middle-aged adults
Oral lichen
planus -symptoms
- Painless white streaks in a lacy or fern-like pattern
- Painful and persistent ulcers (erosive lichen planus)
- Diffuse redness and peeling of the gums (desquamative
gingivitis)
Vulval lichen
planus –symptoms-
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As in the mouth, lichen planus may cause painless white streaks.
Vaginal lichen
planus- symptoms-
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Sometimes lichen planus affects deeper within the vagina where it
causes desquamative vaginitis. The surface cells in the vagina peel off and
cause a mucky discharge. The eroded vagina may bleed easily on contact.
Penile lichen
planus- symptoms-
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Classical papules are the most common form of lichen planus on the
penis and mostly occur in a ring around the glans (tip of the penis). White
streaks and erosive lichen planus are much less common on the penis.
Lichen planus
in nails- symptoms-
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Lichen planus affects one or more nails, sometimes without involving
the skin surface – if all nails are abnormal and nowhere else is affected it is
called twenty nail dystrophy. The nail plate tends to thin and may become
grooved and ridged. The nail may darken, thicken up or lift off the nail bed
(onycholysis). Sometimes the cuticle is destroyed and forms a scar (Pterygium).
The nails may shed, stop growing altogether and rarely, completely disappear.
Actinic lichen
planus- symptoms-
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Actinic lichen planus only affects sun exposed sites such as face, neck
and the backs of the hands.
Scalp lichen planus- symptoms-
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LP can affect hairy areas such as the scalp in rare cases. This is
called lichen planopilaris, and can lead to redness, irritation, and in some
cases, permanent hair loss.
Lichen planus general symptoms-
Skin:
- Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or
genitals
- Itching
- Symmetrical-comes both sides
- Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites
of skin trauma
- Papules clustered into a large, flat-topped
lesion.Lesions have distinct, sharp borders
- Possibly covered with fine white streaks or scratch
marks called Wick ham’s striae
- Shiny or scaly appearance
- Dark colored -- reddish-purple in skin or grey-white
in mouth.
- Possibility of developing blisters or ulcers
Mouth
- Tender or painful in 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
Other symptoms:
1)
Dry mouth
2)
Hair loss
3)
Metal taste in the mouth
4)
Ridges in the nails -nail
abnormalities
Homeo Treatment for Lichen
planus
Symptomatic Homoeopathic medicines works well for Lichen planus.
Symptomatic Homoeopathic medicines acts well in all
types of Lichen planus without side effect
Whom to contact for
Lichen planus Treatment
Dr.Senthil Kumar Treats many cases of all
types 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 9786901830, +91 94430
54168 or mail to consult.ur.dr@gmail.com,
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