Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a common disease that causes

inflammation

on your skin or inside your mouth. On your skin, lichen planus causes a rash that is usually itchy. Inside your mouth, it may cause burning or soreness.
While it may be uncomfortable, in most cases lichen planus is not a serious condition. It's also not contagious. However, there are some rare variations of the condition that may be serious and painful.
Symptoms

Skin rash and redness

  • At upper extremity except hand, At ankles, At wrists

  • At back, At chest

  • At genitals

  • At scalp

  • Wickham striae

or Red lesions filled with pus

  • At upper extremity, At lower extremity

  • Wickham striae

common

Itchy skin

  • At genital

  • At scalp

  • At upper extremity, At lower extremity

  • At back, At chest

common

Cracked skin

  • Cracked skin on arms, Cracked skin on legs, Cracked skin on the chest, Dandruff at scalp, Cracked skin at back

common

Mouth ulcers

common

Development of skin lesions in sites of skin trauma

Small depressions on the nails

or Painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed

Thinning or loss of hair anywhere

  • At scalp

Risk factors

Family history of lichen planus

Recent antibiotic use

or Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Viral infection causing liver inflammation and damage

Treatment
The first choice for the treatment of lichen planus is usually a prescription corticosteroid cream or ointment. If that doesn't help and your condition is severe or widespread, your doctor might suggest a corticosteroid pill or injection.
Recommended specialist

If you have Lichen Planus, then a visit to a dermatologist is recommended.

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