Plenical for Lichen Planus Treatment

Lichen Planus is a medical terminology used toexplain an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules onthe wrist and forearms and thighs.

Quick Facts

• A skin disorder characterized by rashes on the skin
• Rashes can be formed inside the mouth
• A kind of syndrome in which skin eruptions take place in the form of polygonal shapes accompanied by fine scales and rough textures
• Found on the mucous membranes or genetalia
• Causes strong inflammation in the mouth or on the areas affected by Lichen Planus
• A rough skin condition that causes massive discomfort
• Rashes and lesions formed on the skin are not painful but they are quiet tedious and cause major inflammation

Lichen Planus Causes

• Hepatitis C
• Drugs that contain arsenic
• Long term use of drugs quinacrine
• Patients with bone marrow transplants

Lichen Planus Symptoms

• Painful rashes on the skin
• Concentrated on the sides of the tongue or inside of the cheeks
• Pimples or blue white appearances on the skin
• Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals
• Itchy lesions causing major discomfort
• Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin injury
• Lacy network on the upper layer of the skin
• Possibility of developing blisters or ulcers
• Dry mouth
• Abnormal hair loss (in rare cases)
• Taste of metal in the mouth
• Nail abnormalities
• Painful ulcers
• Possibly covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called Wickham's striae
• Shiny or scaly appearance

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