Lichen Planus

What is Lichen Planus?

Lichen Planus is an inflammatory skin condition that can affect the skin, mouth, genital areas, scalp, and nails. It commonly appears as small, flat-topped, shiny, reddish-purple bumps that may cause significant itching or discomfort. When the condition affects the mouth or other mucous membranes, it may cause painful sores, white patches, or irritation. Nail involvement can also lead to ridges, grooves, thinning, or brittleness.

At New Touch Skin & Hair Care Clinic, we provide specialized diagnosis and treatment for Lichen Planus through personalized dermatological care. Since the exact cause is not completely understood and the condition may be associated with an immune system reaction, our dermatologists carefully evaluate your symptoms, affected areas, and possible triggers before developing an individualized treatment plan. Treatment focuses on controlling inflammation, relieving itching and discomfort, promoting healing, and preventing complications.

Why Choose New Touch?

Experienced Dermatologists

Our dermatologists have experience diagnosing and managing inflammatory skin conditions, including different forms of Lichen Planus.

Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation

We carefully examine affected skin, mucous membranes, nails, or scalp and may recommend additional testing or a biopsy when required to confirm the diagnosis.

Customized Medical Treatment

Treatment may include topical corticosteroids, oral medications, phototherapy, or other therapies depending on the location and severity of the condition.

Care for Multiple Affected Areas

We provide appropriate care for Lichen Planus affecting the skin, mouth, genital areas, scalp, and nails, with treatment adapted to each affected area.

Continuous Care & Follow-Up

Regular follow-ups allow our dermatologists to monitor healing, manage recurring symptoms, adjust treatment when necessary, and provide long-term skincare guidance.

FAQs


Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, mucous membranes, scalp, and nails. It commonly causes itchy, flat-topped, reddish-purple bumps or painful sores depending on the area affected.
The exact cause is not fully understood, but Lichen Planus is believed to involve an abnormal immune system reaction. Certain medications, infections, allergens, or autoimmune factors may sometimes act as triggers.
Common symptoms include reddish-purple bumps, intense itching, painful oral sores, white patches inside the mouth, nail ridges or grooves, brittle nails, and other changes depending on the affected area.
No. Lichen Planus is not contagious and cannot spread from one person to another through physical contact.
Diagnosis generally involves a detailed examination of the affected area. In some cases, a skin or mucosal biopsy may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis.