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Is fluocinolone acetonide effective for lichen planus? do i need to take anti itch pill with this, as my doctor prescribed?

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Lichen Planus: Treatment of lichen planus include topical steroids like fluocinolone, retinoids-topical or oral, no steroidal creams like Elidel (pimecrolimus) or protopic, antihistamines, and phototherapy. But you have to adress the cause such as medications and viral infections.

Answered 6/25/2014

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