Lichen Planus

Lichen Planus Discharge Instructions

Lichen planus is a skin problem that causes an itchy rash. This rash can happen on the skin or in the mouth. It can also happen on the scalp, nails, and genitals. This condition does not spread from person to person. It is not contagious. This problem most often goes away within 18 months to 2 years. Sometimes, it can come and go for weeks, months, or years.

Help with pain and swelling,Relieve itching,Suppress the immune system

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, wound that will not heal.,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Dermatologic,Emergency Medicine

Annular Lichen Planus,Atrophic Lichen Planus,Bullous Lichen Planus,Classical Lichen Planus,Csillag's Disease, Planus Type,Cutaneous Lichen Planus,Drug-Induced Lichen Planus,Erosive Lichen Planus,Follicular Lichen Planus,Genital Lichen Planus,Guttate Morphea, Planus Type,Guttate Scleroderma,Hallopeau's Disease, Type I,Hypertrophic Lichen Planus,Inflammatory Skin,Lichen Planus Pemphgioides,Lichen Planus Pemphigoides,Lichen Planus Sclerosus Atrophicus,Lichen Ruber Planus,Lichenoid Eruptions,Linear Lichen Planus,LP,Mucosal Lichen Planus,Nail Lichen Planus,Oral Lichen Planus,Pruritic Lesions,Von Zambusch's Disease,White Spot Disease,Zambusch Disease

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