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Lichen Planus Pigmentosus

Lichen planus pigmentosus is a form of lichen planus exhibiting patchy skin lesions and grayish-brown macules on the sun-exposed areas like the forehead and neck. These lesions may or may not cause itching and burning sensation. It most commonly affects people of Middle East, Indian, and Latin American descent. Viral infections, ultraviolet radiation, or altered immune response to certain oils and hair dyes are attributed to its etiology.

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What is the treatment for long term itchy dry white patches on palm, neck and arms?

Query: Hello doctor,Some white rashes or patches have grown up on the upper portion of the palm, behind, and the left side of the neck and arms. They itch when they become dry. I applied Candid B for a few weeks but could not get rid of it. It has been quite a long time with this.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The photos are not clear. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It shows a lichenified lesion on the dorsum of the foot and hypopigmented lesions on dorsum of hand, neck and in other site lesions are not shown. Duration, presenc...  Read Full »

Can you suggest some home remedies for face tan?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a very bad tan on my sun affecting regions over my body. I have been experiencing this since I got my chickenpox before six years. My skin has started to get darker every day since then. I have consulted a dermatologist and he suggested me to apply ointments li...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern. Your symptoms could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Skin biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis. Colchicine may give some results in LPP. You shou...  Read Full »

I developed dark lines on my thighs. What could those be?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently developed dark lines on both my thighs. What could these be and how to cure them? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I want to know a few things: Since when it appeared? History of any autoimmune disorder? Excess scratching and rubbing? History of weight gain or loss? Was steroid cream used in the past? History of fungal infection in the past? Answer the questions for details. Tha...  Read Full »

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