Lichen Planus Health Feed

There are good medicines that can control lichen planus. Before prescribing, would like to know the duration of disease, sites affected, treatments taken and photographs of affected site.

The steroids are a temporary solution and have numerous side effects...
I suggest you to switch to homeopathy.

The treatment of lichen planus needs to managed on patient to patient basis. The treatment of lichen planus depends on multiple factors like- severity of disease, progressive or not, involvement of oral cavity, nail or scalp. Again, response to treatment varies from person to person, according to which the treatment can be adjusted or stepped up. If the creams are not working, discuss the possibility of adding oral medications with the treating dermatologist.
Treating lichen planus takes tim...more

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disease.
There is no cure it allopathy and it has many side effects.
While it can be cured by homeopathic treatment if right medicine is prescribed.
Once you consult, will be able to chat or call and get full case details to prescribe treatment.

Wait for the biopsy report to come. Take pain killer and antibiotics for infection. Be under regular follow up. Follow all the advise given by the consultant. Take care. Thanks.

Good evening. Lichen planus is quite an itchy and stubborn. Topical corticosteroids are the 1st choice especially when lesions are few in number. If still actively persistent or worsening, stronger creams/ointments may be tried along with tablets/capsules to control the disease activity. Even if lichen planus is controlled, it tends to leave behind marks which are very persistent and difficult to treat.

Lichen Planus is a non-contagious skin disorder causing irritation and swelling on the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. On the skin, it often develops as purple-tinged, itchy, and flat bumps and it takes several weeks to develop. In the areas covered with mucous membranes such as vagina and mouth, Lichen Planus forms white lacy patches, at times with painful sores.

Mild cases of this condition are often managed by individuals at home. However, if the condition causes significa...more

Psoriasis and Lichen Planus are both autoimmune diseases. These occur when the body s immune system accidentally attacks healthy cells of the skin. Both the diseases are chronic and inflammatory medical conditions that manifest themselves on your skin, nails, hair, scalp and mucous membranes. Neither psoriasis nor lichen planus is contagious.

How do you know that you have Psoriasis and Lichen Planus?

Psoriasis is a genetic condition. Change in the environment can trigger psoria...more

Lichen planus usually goes away on its own. If symptoms are bothersome, topical creams and oral antihistamines may help.

It is because the doctor is not able to give the right remedies.
Either talk to your doctor or change.