gold injections – these are disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) that are sometimes injected into the muscles of people with arthritis to help reduce inflammation and painful joints.Reaction to medicationĪ reaction to certain medications is another possible cause of lichen planus. This is known as an autoimmune reaction and causes the symptoms of lichen planus. In people with lichen planus, it's thought that the immune system becomes overactive, causing an excess amount of proteins to be produced, which inflame the skin. The immune system protects your body against illness and infection by producing antibodies (proteins) that attack bacteria and viruses. Lichen planus isn't infectious, doesn't usually run in families and can't be passed on to others. It's thought to be related to the immune system, or an abnormal response of the immune system to certain medicines. the scalp – red patches can appear around clusters of hair in some cases, permanent hair loss can occur.the nails – which can become thinner, ridged and grooved, or they may become darker, thicker or raised they may sometimes shed or stop growing.Lichen planus can sometimes affect other areas, including: the opening of the vagina can become narrowed.a sticky yellow or green discharge, which may be bloodstained.scar tissue can form, which distorts the shape of the vagina.
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if the outer layers of skin break down, moist, red patches can form.if the vagina is affected, sexual intercourse can be painful.the vulva may be covered in white streaks and be a red, pink or pale white colour.soreness, burning and rawness around the vulva.
The symptoms of lichen planus of the vulva and vagina include:
bumps (papules) that are flat-topped and shiny. purple or white ring-shaped patches on the tip of the penis (glans). The symptoms of lichen planus of the penis are: Mild cases of oral lichen planus don't usually cause any pain or discomfort. burning and discomfort in the mouth while eating or drinking. a white pattern on the tongue and inner cheeks. Lichen planus of the mouth (oral lichen planus) Thickened (hypertrophic) lichen planus affects the shins, and ring-shaped lichen planus affects creases in the skin, such as the armpits.Īfter the papules have cleared, the affected area of skin can sometimes become discoloured. Lichen planus of the skin often affects the wrists, ankles and lower back, although other parts of the body can also be affected. thicker scaly patches can appear, usually around the ankles – this is known as hypertrophic lichen planus. The papules usually measure 3-5mm in diameter and may also have irregular white streaks (Wickham's striae) purple-red coloured bumps (papules) that are slightly raised, shiny and have a flat top. The symptoms of lichen planus of the skin are: Read our page on complications of lichen planus for more information about erosive lichen planus. In some cases, long-term erosive lichen planus can increase the chance of some types of cancer developing. It causes painful ulcers to develop in the mouth and in the genital areas of both males and females. Erosive lichen planusĮrosive lichen planus is a rare form of lichen planus that can last a long time. Read more about how lichen planus is treated. The rash rarely lasts longer than 18 months. However, oral lichen planus and lichen planus that affects the genital area may be more persistent. Most cases of lichen planus of the skin clear up on their own within 6 to 9 months. For example, steroid creams or ointments are often used to help relieve the itch and control the rash. However, treatments are available to help manage the symptoms and make living with it easier. There's no single treatment that can cure lichen planus completely. The mouth is affected in around 50% of all cases of lichen planus (oral lichen planus). However, oral lichen planus is more common in women. Lichen planus of the skin affects men and women equally. It's more common in adults over the age of 40. 
Lichen planus is thought to affect 1-2% of the worldwide population.
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