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Dear sir, from previous 5 years I am suffering from LICHEN PLANUS skin disease, and I am not sure what to do with my skin.

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Its auto immune disease.... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accura ...  Read More

I am suffering with skin infection called lichen planus ...i am looking for experienced doctor for this...

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It is simple to treat. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have Lichen planus skin disease on hand,leg,inner side of thighs,back and in mouth and on tounge.Previuoly i had took treatment from Doctor in my hometown Bharatpur Rajasthan from Dr Pradeep garg.But disease is not cured completely.

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Lichen planus can be controlled effectively. It is an immune medicated disease. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have info about Lichen planus ....All about its treatment and curing of disease

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if you have the info what would you like to know additionally.... sorry your question is unclear so I am unable to understand what you wish to know. ...  Read More

I am suffering from a skin disease which was causing black spots on the body. When i consulted doctor they said it is lichen planus. Kindly let me know about this skin disease and the treatments for it.

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It an immune mediated disease and treatment may be prolonged. But it can be controlled effectively with proper treatment. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosi ...  Read More

I have lichen planus, black and reddish color spot all over the skin, so please suggest medicine or any diet changes, i have this from 6 months.

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Auto immune disease LP LP ayurvedic package for 1 months . Take appointment properly to examine skin ...  Read More

I have lichen planus and I am using homeopathic for almost a year but it does not seem to be working . Which cream and medicine I can take to get rid of it.

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Don't worry.... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send more photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diag ...  Read More

Hello,my sister has linear lichen planus on legs and hands(dark spots like )from last 8 years,we took some treatment but it is not cleared,she has no itching or other issue,I want to know that any treatment is there to cure this diseases(black spots)

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

I have marks left on my skin as I had lichen planus two three years back. Please advise medicine for the same

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Don't worry...it can be cleared... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  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

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

My baby having some skin disease at his bum and thies . I attached the picture pls see and suggest.

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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be presc ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, My father is 79 years old and has been dealing with a skin disease on his leg for a long time. The affected area has rough and dry skin, but there is no itching. The picture attached herewith shows the affected part of my father's leg. Could you please suggest some medicine, including an ointment.

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The other areas also need to be examined properly A direct consultation would be better Continue applying a moisturiser regularly atleast 2 to 3 times a day ...  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

Extreme dryness, skin gets dark, under eye marks, no itching , hairball, sleep issues, uti if i take inmunosuppressants. Been to many doctors, laser made it worse. Diagnosed with LPP

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Specific Medicines are available for good control.... Do direct consultation for detailed prescription.... For more details whatsApp me on 08800646 77 four ...  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

Lpp on face with no itching & persistent dry skin. Tried antioxidants, ppp etc.. itsbeen over 2yrs that I am having these concerns. Been to umpteen no of dermatologists. But little help

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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 severe hyperpigmentation on my face and neck which looks clearly different from rest of the body and struggling past 7months. Would like to know if there is any permanent cure in Homeopathy for this and any doctor recommended who has successfully treated patients for this disease. I have started taking Dr Reckeweg medicines online and hoping

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You can consult me online. ...  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

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

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