Question 1

i have lichen planus  for 5 months  dr. meds are no help.  all over skin only, are tanning beds useful for itchiy skin in moderation.  uvb didn't help.

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Many choices: I would see a dermatologist who specializes in the treatment of difficult problems there are many different options for the treatment of lichen planus. You should also be checked for hepatitis c which can be associated with lichen planus.

Question 2

how do i cure lichen planus?

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Skin disease: My best advice is to see a dermatologist who will biopsy the lesion to confirm the diagnosis and then prescribe appropriate therapy.

Question 3

in what way can i treat lichen planus?

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See below: Lichen planus (LP) is a disease of the skin and/ormucous membranes that resembles lichen. . Treatment usually involves topical corticosteroids (such as betamethasone, clobetasol, dexamethasone, and triamcinolone) and analgesics, or if these are ineffective and the condition is severe, the systemic corticosteroids may be used.

Question 4

can i use absorbent jr for lichen planus?

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No: Lichen planus ususlly is itchy not painful.

Question 5

how can i heal lichen planus homeopathically?

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Lichen planus: Lichen planus is a chronic, possibly autoimmune skin condition which has no conventional cure.  It sometimes disappears on its own, though.  http://tinyurl.com/nmtczy3  because this is not a simple or self-limiting condition you would need to consult with an experienced homeopathic physician or other practitioner to get the homeopathic remedy most tailored to you. http://www.homeopathyusa.org/.

Question 6

please help! what is the cause of lichen planus?

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Lichen Planus: Lichen planus will wax and wane. It is a chronic rash of unknown cause with no cure, may be itchy and poorly understood by medicine. It can be managed with medication both topical and oral. It may resolve on its own. Wish i could help more; see your dermatologist to manage this disease.

Question 7

i stopped or slowed my lichen planus, has anybody cured theirs ?

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Lichen Planus: Lichen planus will wax and wane. It is a chronic rash of unknown cause with no cure, may be itchy and poorly understood by medicine. It can be managed with medication both topical and oral. It may resolve on its own. Wish i could help more; see your dermatologist/oral surgeon to manage this disease.

Question 8

does itching spread lichen planus?

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No: No, although lichen planus itches a lot, it does not spread it.

Question 9

how to diagnose lichen planus in my buccul cavity?

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Lichen planus: Is usually diagnosed visually by derm or a dentist, but in some cases a biopsy is taken, as the skin exam may show confirmatory findings as well, a derm is your best place to go in my opinion for confirmation and treatment.

Question 10

is lichen planus very different to granuloma annulaire?

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LICHEN PLANUS PLUS?: ITS LIKE WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLES AND ORANGES?

THEY ARE BOTH FRUIT

THEY ALSO ARE SKIN DISORDERS.

LETS CALL LICHEN PLANUS -- LP
LETS CALL GRANULOMA --GA

LP CAN BE VERY ITCHY
GA DOESNT ITCH

NO ONE ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT CAUSES GA.
LP CAN BE CAUSED BY CERTAIN MEDICATIONS.

THEY LOOK COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

LP CAN OCCUR IN THE MOUTH
GA OCCURS ONLY ON THE SKIN

THEY ARE NOT CONTAGIOUS.

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