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Lichen planus
Also called: lichen ruber planus
An inflammatory condition of the skin and mucous membranes.

Common
More than 1 million cases per year (India)

Treatable by a medical professional

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging rarely required

Medium-term: resolves within months

Lichen planus occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks cells of
the skin or mucous membranes.
On skin, lichen planus appears as purplish, itchy, flat-topped bumps. On
mucous membranes, such as in the mouth, it forms lacy white patches,
sometimes with painful sores.
Lichen planus usually goes away on its own. If symptoms are bothersome,
topical creams and oral antihistamines may help.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

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Symptoms

Requires a medical diagnosis

On skin, lichen planus appears as purplish, itchy, flat-topped bumps. On
mucous membranes, such as in the mouth, it forms lacy white patches,
sometimes with painful sores.

People may experience:

Skin: blister, darkening of the skin, loss of colour, peeling, rashes, small
bump, ulcers, or redness
Also common: hair loss, itching, or mouth ulcer

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.

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