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Hi my sister have a problem of lichen planus pigmentosus on forehead and she also have a problem of high blood pressure...she also apply effidex ointment on these black patches but it's not working....so what can we do to clear this black patches?

Q: hi my sister have a problem of lichen planus pigmentosus on forehead and she also have a problem of high blood pressure...she also apply effidex ointment on these black patches but it's not working....so what can we do to clear this black patches?

: See a dermatologist. Some times cortisone ointment and /or injections help

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

See a dermatologist. Some times cortisone ointment and /or injections help

Answered 3/18/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I would focus on high blood pressure first. Show skin lesion to Dr and ask it it might be neruofibromatosis which can go along with high blood pressure.

Answered 3/18/2022

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A member asked:

Hi my sister have a problem of lichen planus pigmentosus on forehead and she also have a problem of high blood pressure...she also apply effidex ointment on these black patches but it's not working....so what can we do to clear this black patches?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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