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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Lichen Planus Pigmentation On Penis

Age 29, Height 185 cms, weight 86 kgs, no medical history. Current problem, Lichen planus pigmentation in penis head. Problem of lichen planus is no longer there, but the pigmentation are an emotional stress. Current medication, hydroquinone. Previously applied corticosteriods, but were later on withdrawn as the problem solved. Pigmentations not going though after 12 months. What can be done?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Check your antivirus status for hepatitis C virus. For lichen planus of the mucous membranes, treatment can be difficult to get right and may take years. It may be treated with corticosteroid cream.

Lichen planus is treated with:

1. Antihistamines may be used to reduce itching.
2. Phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) light can also be used to reduce symptoms.
3. Steroid creams or ointments can be very effective in reducing inflammation and redness. The medication is applied to the itchy spots. Treatment should stop when the spots change color to brown or gray.
4. Cyclosporin capsules or Acitretin tablets can reduce the activity of the immune system and may sometimes help. They are only used in extremely severe cases.

Please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Lichen Planus Pigmentation On Penis

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Check your antivirus status for hepatitis C virus. For lichen planus of the mucous membranes, treatment can be difficult to get right and may take years. It may be treated with corticosteroid cream. Lichen planus is treated with: 1. Antihistamines may be used to reduce itching. 2. Phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) light can also be used to reduce symptoms. 3. Steroid creams or ointments can be very effective in reducing inflammation and redness. The medication is applied to the itchy spots. Treatment should stop when the spots change color to brown or gray. 4. Cyclosporin capsules or Acitretin tablets can reduce the activity of the immune system and may sometimes help. They are only used in extremely severe cases. Please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.