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Lichen Planus
From last 1 year i am suffering from lichen planus, doctor had told me that it will take 8-9 months to be cure but even after 1 year I can't see any big difference in my condition...is this disease incurable?
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Dr. Rasya Dixit
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
Lichen planus is a skin condition which is thought to be autoimmune in nature. This means for dome reason your own body seems to be making the condition. This condition usually resolves by 18 months. However it is important to be on follow up with your dermatologist. There are various medicines and creams which can help with relief from the signs and symptoms of this condition
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