An itchy rash normally on the outer layer of the epidermis that can occur on a persons genitals,mouth,head, and even a persons phalanges.
Can oral lichen planus leads to oral cancer?
lichen planus is a type of skin or tongue disease that makes the patient develop papules and can leave the patient with scarring. Lichen planus is a latin word.
Lichen planus is not considered precancerous, but some cases of lichen planus can increase the risk of developing certain types of skin cancer over time. It is important to monitor and manage lichen planus symptoms with the help of a healthcare provider to reduce this risk.
Hello, I see you are asking "What is lichen planus?" Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition that can cause swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. On the skin, lichen planus usually appears as purplish, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/lichen-planus/c/25164
Lichen Planus is a skin disorder than can cause rashes, swelling, lesions, uncomfort. It is a relatively common disease that has an unknown origin. Lichen planus can cover almost any part of the body.
No it is not
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Clotrimazole is not typically used to help lichen planus. Before trying anything you should always consult your doctor. They will have the knowledge of the types of medication you can use to help lichen planus.
Physicians recommend oral treatment or therapy with ultraviolet. Injections may also help treat lichen planus.
Once upon a time under a blue moon there was a man drinking moonshine. Purple spots popped up on his skin and BOOM...LICHEN PLANUS
No, lichen planus is not contagious. It is an inflammatory skin condition that can result in painful skin lesions, but it is not spread through contact with an affected individual.
Lichen Planus is a disease that develops on either the skin or inside of the mouth of the infected person. You cannot give lichen planus to anyone else and you are also safe from getting it by contact of the skin.