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Suggest Treatment For Lichen Planus

I am suffering from lichen planus on skin from past 07Years, presently i am taking allopathy treatment and if i stop medicines ( Enzacort 6Mg, Dapson, & Other) immediately after 2 days i can see rashes on lower part of leg and also on knee and Hands.. Please suggest me through Allopathy treatment this disease can be cured completely and also help me out by give me the tips on food diet to cure and also Allopathy medicine to intake and for external apply on skin I will be waiting for your feedback Thanks & Regards, Mahesh
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

You seem to have a generalized/ widespread involvement. Lichen planus (LP) has an autoimmune etiology. It presents as itchy, polygonal, flat lesions which are mostly over the legs, flexor arms, sides of abdomen. Itching is a prominent feature in lichen planus.
The diagnosis of LP is mostly clinical however a skin biopsy may be ordered to confirm the clinical diagnosis.

Topical treatment of lichen planus is with topical superpotent steroids e,g clobetasol propionate cream OR Halobetasol propionate cream, twice daily.

In addition to topical steroids, in case of generalized/widespread disease pulse oral steroids can be started.

Oral hydroxychloroquin is also an option for widespread involvement with lichen planus.

These are all prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.
Your dermatologist would be able to examine and assess the severity as well as extent of the disease and advice accordingly.

An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Lichen Planus

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic You seem to have a generalized/ widespread involvement. Lichen planus (LP) has an autoimmune etiology. It presents as itchy, polygonal, flat lesions which are mostly over the legs, flexor arms, sides of abdomen. Itching is a prominent feature in lichen planus. The diagnosis of LP is mostly clinical however a skin biopsy may be ordered to confirm the clinical diagnosis. Topical treatment of lichen planus is with topical superpotent steroids e,g clobetasol propionate cream OR Halobetasol propionate cream, twice daily. In addition to topical steroids, in case of generalized/widespread disease pulse oral steroids can be started. Oral hydroxychloroquin is also an option for widespread involvement with lichen planus. These are all prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful. Your dermatologist would be able to examine and assess the severity as well as extent of the disease and advice accordingly. An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching. Regards