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Overview Lichen Planus

Lichen Planus lesions usually develop due to a faulty immune response in which inflammatory cells seem to mistake normal skin cells and attack them. Emotional stress tends to aggravate the lesions as it influences and can exaggerate the immune response.

STEROIDS are commonly prescribed in the form of local creams or pastes and many a times internally in stubborn cases. Steroids suppress the immune response and offer immediate relief. However, they do not offer long term relief or a cure and are associated with numerous side effects. Lichen Planus lesions may reappear as the effects are temporary it may even increase in intensity and new area may be involved. Lichen Planus is considered a challenging and an incurable condition. Instead or improving the defective immune response (autoimmune) conventional medicines (steroids) mostly suppress it.

Our specialized Homeopathic treatment, since 1923, has helped thousands of sufferers. The medicines prescribed can minimize the immune reaction responsible for the lesions. One can be less prone to recurrent flare-ups and offer sustainable relief.

What is Lichen Planus?

Lichen Planus lesions usually develop due to a faulty immune response in which inflammatory cells seem to mistake normal skin cells and attack them. Emotional stress tends to aggravate the lesions as it influences and can exaggerate the immune response.

Homeopathy can help resolve the immune reaction & prevent reoccurrences.

Symptoms & Causes

Various Types of LP :

  • Skin Lichen Planus :
    • Recurrent, itchy & inflammatory lesion on the skin or in the mouth.
    • Initial lesions may last for months, may resolve, and then recur for years.
    • Location of lesion:
      • Generalized, symmetric appearance
      • Inner areas of skin
      • Lesions have distinct, sharp borders and usually have a shine or scaly appearance
      • Color: Reddish purple (skin lesions)
    • Types :
      • May be close together or wide spread
      • Appear in a straight line (Linear LP)
      • In a circular form (Annular LP)
  • Oral lichen Planus
    • Over 50 % of individuals suffering from lichen Planus may have Oral LP
    • Oral cavity may be the only affected area
    • Color: whitish-gray
    • Mouth Dryness with metallic taste
    • Occasionally painful and tender
    • Peeling and redness of gums and tongue may occur
  • Lichenoid Drug Eruption

    Appearance of Lichen Planus-like rash caused by some medications. Asymptomatic or itchy pink-purple, flat, scaly patches on the trunk, oral mucosa and other sites may occur.

  • Vulval lichen planus

    As in the mouth, Lichen Planus may cause painless white streaks. Burning discomfort of the vulva, ulcers, redness and tenderness, painful intercourse, and bleeding are the presenting symptoms.

  • Penile lichen planus

    Reddish-Purple papules are the most common form of lichen planus. Commonly appear around the the tip of the penis. Itching, burning and ulcers may be the presenting symptom.

  • Lichen planopilaris

    Hair follicles are affected in the form of tiny red papules around a cluster of hairs. Permanently bald patches and scarring may occur.

  • Lichen Planus Pigmentosa

    Appearance of oval greyish or brownish marks may appear on the face, neck, trunk or limbs without any inflammatory phase.

Treatment

Conventional Treatment Homeopathy Treatment

BEWARE : STEROIDS are commonly prescribed in the form of local creams or pastes and internally in stubborn cases.

Steroids suppress the immune response and offer immediate relief. However, they do not offer long term relief or a cure and are associated with numerous side effects.

Lichen Planus lesions may reappear as the effects are temporary once the treatment is discontinued.

Homeopathy makes use of mostly non-chemical and natural & herbal products.

Homeopathy medicines have no side-effects and can be safely taken even for a long period of time.

The remedies are extremely effective in regulating immune response.

The medicines can eliminate the eruptions over a period of time, prevent further outbreaks and gradually give a healthy look to the skin.

Number of eruptions varies in intensity and severity during the treatment. But with long continued treatment one can observe final disappearance of the condition.

In severe cases, homeopathy can help to reduce the severity of the eruptions & control pigmentation or scarring as far as possible.

Recommended Treatment Period

Normally recommended treatment at Preet Homeopathy is 6 months to 12 months or more in some cases.

Usually to begin the treatment we provide medicines for 3 months and further course is decided after the completion of 1st course.

The goals of treatment are :

  • Heal existing lesions
  • Stop new lesions from forming
  • Prevent scarring or pigmentation
  • Minimize psychological stress and embarrassment

Drug treatment is aimed at reducing several problems that play a part in causing Lichen Planus

Homeopathy medicines have no side-effects and can be safely taken even for a long period of time.

A homeopathic remedy is selected considering the emotional state of the patient, the probable causative factors (physical & mental), general state of the body and all the disease symptoms of the body.