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Lichen Planus Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Lichen Planus
The goal of treatment is to reduce your symptoms and speed healing of the skin lesions. If symptoms are mild, no treatment may be needed.
Treatments may include:
- Antihistamines
- If you have mouth lesions, lidocaine mouth washes may numb the area temporarily and make eating more comfortable.
- Topical corticosteroids (such as triamcinolone acetonide cream) or oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone) may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and suppress immune ...
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Lichen planus is a disorder of the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Lichen... Read more »Oropharynx lesion biopsy
...oropharynx (such as squamous cell carcinoma ) Precancerous lesion (leukoplakia) Oral lichen planus is another condition under which the test may be performed. Read more »Mouth ulcers
...Gingivostomatitis Herpes simplex Leukoplakia Oral cancer Oral lichen planus Oral thrush The skin lesion of histoplasmosis may also... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis
...muscle painRosacea: Flushed face with pus-filled blistersSeborrheic dermatitis: Sores on lips and noseLichen planus: Swollen rash that itches, typically on scalp, arms, legs, or in the... Read more »Images
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