If you’ve been suffering from purple-looking rashes accompanied by very bad itching, please visit a dermatologist. You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic ...

Elixir. The most widely used medication is dexamethasone elixir at 0.1 mg/mL, swirling approximately 5 mL for 3 minutes four times a day and then spitting out. [9] Azathioprine may be used in ...

Oral lichen planus can cause white lesions to appear in your mouth, often on the insides of your cheeks. It may result from an infection, certain medications, or other health conditions. Lichen planus ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW YORK — At the Skin of Color Update 2024 meeting, a speaker discussed how to diagnose and treat nail ...

Lichen nitidus is an eruption of tiny, flesh-colored bumps on your skin. It’s a harmless condition that usually goes away on its own within a year. It used to be considered a variant of lichen planus, ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a self-limiting condition in most cases, but it can occasionally persist for an indefinite period. Though symptoms may resolve within one or two years, recurrences are common, ...

Once leukoplakia has been ruled out, what are the preferred treatments for oral lichen planus? —Chris Moran, MSN, CRNP, Southampton, Pa. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, therapy includes medical ...

Lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease which affects the skin, nails, hair and the mucous membranes. It is also known as Lichen ruber planus. The word ‘lichen’ means tiny bumps on the ...