Lichen Planus
Lichen planus effects approx 1% of population in word.adults aged are more effecting .
Lichen planus is a rash that can affect different parts of your body, as it may on your any part of skin and in your mouth also. Lichen planus causes- It is an autoimmune disorder in which inflammatory cells atteck an unknown protein within the skin and mucosal keratinocyte. Trigger factors may contribute in creating disease- Localised skin disease such as herpes zoster Physical and emotional stress,irritation in mood, Sleep disturbance,Genetic predisposition, Some drugs quinine, gold, quinidine, Injury to the skin like scratches etc. Check if it’s lichen planus The main symptoms of lichen planus include:- clusters of shiny, raised, purple-red blotches on your leg,arm or body (you may see fine white lines on the blotches) – the rash may be harder to see on brown black spots on skin
- white patches on your gums, tongue or the insides of your cheeks
- burning and stinging in your mouth, especially when you eat anything or drink
- Check bald patches appearing on your scalp
- sore red patches on your vulva
- There are some rough, thinning nails with grooves on
- ring-shaped purple or white patches on your penis
- wash with warm water – avoid soaps and body washes
- wash your hair over a sink or bath so the shampoo does not touch the rest of your skin
- moisturising treatment for the skin (emollient) to use on the rash
- try not to scratch your skin
- Lichen planus on the genitals
- try to have showers rather than baths
- hold a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a clean tea towel against the affected areas to ease itching and swelling
- avoid wearing tights or close-fitting clothes
- carefully dry yourself after having a pee to reduce the chances of pee getting in contact with your skin – avoid rubbing the area
- use a lubricant if sex is painful
- Lichen planus in the mouth
- avoid salty, spicy and acidic foods, or alcohol, if they make your mouth sore
- brush your teeth carefully twice a day to keep your gums healthy
- use a mouthwash that does not contain alcohol, if it makes your mouth sore
- breakouts.