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Lichen planus is a disorder of the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions.
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Symptoms
Itching in the location of a lesion, mild to severe; Ridges in the nails (nail abnormalities; Dry mouth; Metallic taste...
Causes
Lichen planus is an uncommon disorder involving a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory rash or lesion on the skin or in the m...
Tests
A preliminary diagnosis may be made on the way your skin or mouth lesions look. A skin lesion biopsy or biopsy of a mou...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce your symptoms and speed healing of the skin lesions. If symptoms are mild, no treatm...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms persist, or if there are changes in the appearance of skin or oral lesions. ...
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