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16 Treatments for Lichen Planus

3

Tests

2	Medical Procedures

10	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

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Treatment is aimed at easing symptoms. Itching can be treated with steroid creams and oral antihistamines . Severe lesions can be treated with corticosteroids by mouth, or combinations of photochemotherapy (PUVA) and griseofulvin. Patients with lesions in the mouth may find that...[read article]

Tests for Lichen Planus

1. Skin Lesion Biopsy A skin lesion biopsy is a simple medical procedure in which a sample of your skin is removed and tested in a laboratory. The sample taken during a biopsy is often v... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
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Medical Procedures for Lichen Planus

1. Photochemotherapy with Psoralens and Ultraviolet A (PUVA) Photochemotherapy
2. Ultraviolet Therapy Ultraviolet light treatment uses a particular band of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or... More
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Prescribed Medications for Lichen Planus

1. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) Close PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
2. acitretin(Soriatane , Soriatane CK) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
3. clobetasol topical(Temovate , others...) Close CLOBETASOL (kloe BAY ta sol) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to treat itching, redness, and swelling caused by some skin conditions. More
4. betamethasone topical(Beta-Val , others...) Close BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to treat swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. More
5. triamcinolone topical(Kenalog , others...) Close TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to reduce swelling and ulcers in the mouth. It helps treat and relieve mouth sores that are not ... More
6. fluocinonide topical(Lidex , others...) Close FLUOCINONIDE (floo oh SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. More
7. tretinoin oral(Vesanoid ) TRETINOIN (TRET i noe in) is a medicine belonging to a class called the retinoids. It is similar to vitamin A. It is used to treat certain leukemias, such as acute ... More
8. lidocaine topical(Lidoderm , others...) Close LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedur... More
9. halobetasol topical(Ultravate , Halobetasol Propionate) HALOBETASOL (hal oh BAY ta sol) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching. More
10. diflorasone topical(Psorcon , others...) Close DIFLORASONE (dye FLOR a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Lichen Planus

1. lidocaine topical(Zilactin-L , others...) Close LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedur... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.