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Lichen planus spots remove treatment permanant cure after some tym regrow what is the best treatment

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Lichen planus is an immune related condition and it can be treated. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Hello doctor I have lichen planus about 4yrs ago.The spots formed on my skin is still there.It is darkened now. please tell me remedy to lighten/remove the dark spots.

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Hi. Greetings. The following would help you : 1. Daily use of sunscreen in day time of SPF 30 applied half hour before sun exposure . this will prevent further darkening. 2. Daily bed time use of moi ...  Read More

My lichen planus isn't getting cured. There are dark isolated 3-4 spots on my hands which have been there for almost 2 years. How to cure it? How to remove dark spots?

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Medicine available for complete cure...Do direct online consultation by sending photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I had lichen planus spots near my waist but there are brown spots now how to lighten it any medication

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Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Lichen planus spots doesn't seem to go away. For almost 2 years I have 2-3 isolated spots on my hands.

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It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Greetings Is there any way to get rid of Lichen planus spots after get cured ? It's almost 4 months now I got cured from Lichen planus but dark spots on body specially on hands and legs making me more frustrating please advice Thanks Dhanashri Age 31

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Calamine lotion twice a day( for a month) and desonide lotion at night (for7-10 days) can help. As per the description, I assume your condition is stable and it's just the spots bothering you. They ...  Read More

I have lichen planus spots since last 8 months. The marks are not going away. Does these marks actually fade. I have it on my ankles and inner arms

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Lichen planus needs to be treated. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hi! I had lichen planus detected by a dermatologist and after I took the medicines she prescribed, the bumps and itching has completely stopped. The spread has also stopped. But I still have the marks left behind. Doctor said they will fade over time but do I have a quick way to get rid of them in a few months to a year ?

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Hi, marks can go with laser.no cream ll help getcrid of marks. ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with lichen planus since 1 year, I get itching sensation almost every time and now lot of black spots in my legs stomach and hand. Can anyone please suggest a good cream available in medicals to remove the dark spots from my skin

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Wash affected areas with Cetaphil cleansing lotion twice daily CLONATE ointment: apply on affected parts twice daily for 4, weeks ...  Read More

I have lichen planus from the last one year due to which I have brown spots on my body and I also have thin hair. Can you please help me in this problem.

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You may require treatment ,that may extend upto 6 months. ...  Read More

Hi I got diagnosed with lichen planus, doc prescribed steroids and cyclosporine. Is that safe. Why this lichen planus occurs

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Wanted to know if i leave tobaco, does lichen planus be cured. I can't eat spicy food. But my dentist said it can be treated with proper care. Just want to make sure

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Hello YES YOU NEED TO QUIT TOBACCO ASAP. Lichen planus is cured on symptomatic basis, treatment focuses on relieving irritation, avoiding any trauma or injury so that it doesn't transform into an adva ...  Read More

Hello, I am bit confused regarding oral medicine/oral and maxillofacial surgeon. For oral licen planus out of both whom shall I consult. Please guide.

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Hello For oral lichen planus condition you can consult oral medicine specialist ...  Read More

Hello, I am bit confused regarding oral medicine/oral and maxillofacial surgeon. For oral licen planus out of both whom shall I consult. Please guide.

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Oral Medicine for diagnosis and referral Oral Pathology for biopsy specimen analysis, tissue and histology Oral Surgery for surgical planning in case of cancers Oral Medicine for followup after final ...  Read More

I'm suffering from oral lichen planus. Can it change into cancer in the future? My university doctor only prescribed multivitamin tablets for three months. I have never smoked and never even consumed alcohol.

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Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune disease and also a premalignant condition so there are chances of it turning into cancer but not all cases change into cancer. There are various treatments includin ...  Read More

I'm suffering from oral lichen planus. Can it change into cancer in the future? My university doctor only prescribed multivitamin tablets for three months. I have never smoked and never even consumed alcohol.

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Has it been confirmed with biopsy?? If it's a histopathologically confirmed case of oral lichen planus, better to start topical steroids. As of u asked, lichen planus has a tendency to become cancero ...  Read More

I am currently having lichen planus and very dry skin. Can lichen planus , occur due to poor gut health? If so. Then how can we improve gut health?

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No . Consult a dermatologist and check if you are diabetic or not ...  Read More

Hello Doc, I have new lichen planus coming and old scars of lichen planus.How do i get rid of both my issues.can laser treatment help.I m currently breastfeeding my baby and hence i m unable to use any medicines.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with Oral Lichen Planus in clinical observation. Is this curable permanently? And whenever i take any other medicine my tongue starts paining even multivitamins also causing pain in the tongue. What could be the reason behind this.

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It's a chronic and recurrent disorder. ...  Read More

Is there proper treatment of Lichen Planus in Homeopathy or alternative medicine. I am suffering from same from last few years. 2 months back that flared up and I took steroids. Now under control but not fully. Due to RP and Migrain don't want to take steroids. So looking for alternative solution.

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In homeopathy there is permanent solution ...  Read More

I have lichen planus in my leg below knee since I was 12 year old. There was a spike and itching in recent years. Medicine like psroid heals it but if I stop the medicine or lower the dosage it reappears. Any suggestions how to deal with it

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been using methotrexate for lichen planus for 7-8 weeks, now stop using this from past 15 days, can I use neurobion forte tablet as vitamin supplement.

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Please refer this to the treating dermatologist. Don't mix advice ...  Read More

Whom do I consult for oral lichen planus? What is the treatment? Can it have any adverse effects? Is it curable?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I'm settled abroad and I hav lichen planus. To get a skin specialist is the toughest job here. Can u prescribe medicine and ointment pls. It itches like hell and is on my legs and hands. Plz help. Im allergic to sulfa

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It is a chronic condition , u need to be in touch with your doctor regularly Yes it itches a lot need to take tablets regularly ,to know more regarding treatment consult online ...  Read More

Can I use Maybelline compact Powder, m suffering from lichen planus pigmentous from last 3 months, please suggest

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctors, Thank you very much (to whoever replies to my question). These spots started appearing last September - October. I have consulted a few dermatologists and have been using the medication they provided. Some of the spots have faded completely, however the rest of the spots are there as if it is. I was diagnosed with Lichen Planus, but I a

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have this Linchen Planus from a few years in my penis head, but it has reduced very much, sometimes it occurs. I was suggested a cream before which I had applied for a few days, later it recovered on its own. The doctor said it will recover on its own and will take an year or so. But I still feel there are a few marks which doesn't bother much. S

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have this lichen planus in the head of my penis from a long time. I had applied a cream suggested by a doc. She had said it will go on its own. After that I never applied. But it's been an year or so I haven't used. Nowdays it's very light marks in the head of the penis, most of the time it's not present. Should I just leave it or apply some crea

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have this red rash on the inside of my lip/ cheek! Developed recently, does it look like lichen planus or erthoplakia? Its not burning but i have irritation over this! No allergic reaction to anything, didn't changed any toothpaste, nothing! Iam worried , pls suggest

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Hello mam The picture is not clear.Even if it a lichen planus you should just get it checked from dentist and start the medications as it is an autoimmune disease.There is nothing to worry.You can jus ...  Read More

I have lichen planus from last 10 years in my leg. Nowadays it is kind of serious, it's itching so much. Kindly help with the best advice... I have gone through so many doctors but failed to be satisfied.

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Kindly book an online consultation to discuss it properly and write you a prescription ...  Read More

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