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Medical Conditions - Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is a non-infectious condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. People with lichen planus have purple flat bumps on the skin, itching, blisters, white patches in the mouth, sores in mouth and genitals, and hair loss. Corticosteroids, antibiotics, antihistamines, retinoids, and immune response medicines are used in its treatment.

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Why do I have rashes on the corona of my glans penis?

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Dr. Kakkar

Dr. Kakkar

What is the brown vertical streak in my thumbnail?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Well, longitudinal melanoma is one of the causes of brown streaks. Other causes include multivitamin deficiency including zinc.

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Dr. Shanza Ikram

Dr. Shanza Ikram

How to manage itchy skin rashes on my back that are now spreading?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern, and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see several dark nodular lesions on the back.

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Dr. Kakkar

Dr. Kakkar

Can oral lichenoid reaction or oral lichen planus cause elevated sedimentation rate and C reactive protein?

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How to manage my allergy due to tooth fillings?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If I just look at your lips, it looks like severe cheilitis.

Can a flat and round patch on the lip indicate cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, there are two to three differential diagnoses of your lesion. 1.

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Dr. Shanza Ikram

Dr. Shanza Ikram

How can I know if I have oral cancer signs or just anxiety?

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I have lichen planus. Are there any safer treatment options?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Currently, you are taking Rapicort 5 milligrams daily, and whenever you try to reduce the dose, the rashes flare up again.

How serious are verrucous carcinoma findings on CT and biopsy?

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What could cause a persistent white patch on the tongue?

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