LICHEN PLANUS
Comprehensive Care for Lichen Planus
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra diagnose and treat Lichen Planus, an inflammatory condition causing itchy, flat-topped, shiny bumps on the skin and sometimes the mouth. Because it can affect multiple sites, a full-body and oral evaluation is part of an accurate diagnosis.
Understanding Lichen Planus
Lichen Planus causes itchy, flat-topped, violet-to-brown lesions most often on the wrists, ankles, and lower back, and can also affect the mouth or scalp in some patients. Its exact cause is often unclear, but it is thought to involve the immune system reacting against the skin.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation, and biopsy when needed, to confirm Lichen Planus and rule out similar-looking conditions.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Strategies tailored to symptom severity and the specific areas affected, including mouth or scalp involvement.
Symptom Management: Focus on relieving itching and discomfort during active flares.
Long-Term Management: Ongoing care to reduce recurrence and manage chronic or relapsing cases.
Topical Treatments
Corticosteroid creams or ointments to reduce inflammation and itching.
Oral Medications
Prescribed for more extensive or severe cases to control widespread symptoms.
Phototherapy
Light therapy for certain types of Lichen Planus lesions that respond well to this approach.
Lifestyle Recommendations
Practical guidance to manage symptoms and reduce triggers for flare-ups.
What Sets Our Lichen Planus Care Apart
Multi-Site Evaluation: We check for mouth, scalp, and nail involvement, not just visible skin lesions, since Lichen Planus can affect several areas at once.
Biopsy-Confirmed Diagnosis: When the diagnosis is uncertain, we use skin biopsy to confirm Lichen Planus and exclude other conditions with a similar appearance.
Flare-Pattern Tracking: For patients with recurring episodes, we track flare patterns over time to refine long-term management.
Comfort-First Symptom Control: Itching relief is prioritized early in treatment, since discomfort is often the most disruptive symptom day to day.
If you're experiencing symptoms of Lichen Planus, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur for evaluation and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Lichen Planus?
Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition causing itchy, flat-topped purplish bumps on the skin, and sometimes affecting the mouth or nails.
Q. What causes Lichen Planus?
The exact cause is unclear, though it's believed to involve the immune system; certain medications or infections can sometimes trigger it.
Q. How is Lichen Planus treated?
Topical steroids and other medications can help manage itching and inflammation - a dermatologist will tailor treatment to your case.