{"id":5678,"date":"2019-05-14T06:58:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T06:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/?p=5678"},"modified":"2019-05-14T06:58:21","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T06:58:21","slug":"triggers-lichen-planus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/triggers-lichen-planus\/","title":{"rendered":"What Triggers Lichen Planus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inflammatory condition affecting your skin is called lichen planus. Skin, mouth, nails, and genitals are some of the commonly affected body areas by this unpleasant skin condition. You may also suffer from the blisters in the oral cavity or deformity in the lichen planus affected nails due to this condition. And, there prevail certain factors which trigger the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/app\/lichen-planus\/lichenplanus-symptoms.aspx\"> symptoms of lichen planus<\/a>. So, if you are keen on learning how lichen planus affects various areas of the body and what exactly triggers this condition, keep reading to get the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Lichen Planus Affect Various Body Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Lichen Planus Affecting The Skin<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lichen planus on the skin appears as grey, brownish, reddish or purplish eruptions. Some of the common symptoms of lichen planus affecting the skin are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised eruptions with thick or flat-topped appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching which can be severe or mild.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding due to the severe scratching due to itching caused by the eruptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperpigmented discolored patches, which can be mild or extensive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2. Oral Lichen Planus<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral lichen planus presents as white, lacy streaks or patches within the gums, tongue or\/and buccal mucosa. It causes a burning sensation in the mouth with extreme difficulty\/irritation while eating spicy or hot food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/askyourquestionpage.aspx\">We treat patients from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE &amp; 180 more countries. Get an expert opinion on your ailment, click here to\u00a0ask Dr. Shah\u2019s team directly.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5552\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/web-banner-1-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"LifeForce Homeopathy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Lichen Planus In Genitals<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lichen planus can also occur in the genital region, such as on the penis and vulva or vagina. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a. Lichen planus in penis appears as bumps or non-itchy rashes over the tip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0b.Lichen planus on vulva or vagina can cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *\u00a0 An increased vaginal discharge \u2013 usually sticky, heavy, and yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *\u00a0 Redness, soreness, burning, and raw areas of the vulva and vagina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 *\u00a0 Bleeding and\/or pain with intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Lichen Planopilaris<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of lichen planus leads to patchy hair loss on the scalp. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hair loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resulting due to Lichen Planopilaris can be permanent and irreversible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Lichen Planus Of Nails<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lichen planus affecting the nails causes the nails to become extremely brittle and prone to cracks and splits. In severe cases of lichen planus affecting the nails, the nail may get destroyed temporarily or permanently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lichen Planus has been found to be an autoimmune condition. The exact cause of this unpleasant skin condition is yet unknown to medical science, although certain triggers have been found to aggravate or spark the condition in certain individuals. So, let\u2019s have a look at some triggers of this condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us go through some of the major triggers which cause lichen planus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Genetic Causes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been commonly found that patients with lichen planus have a history of autoimmune diseases running in the family. Lichen Planus, eczema, cancer, psoriasis, and other autoimmune diseases present in the family can be suggestive of a genetic link.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Stress<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress has a major impact on the development and aggravation of lichen planus. Excessive stress can lead to sudden aggravation or spread in the existing eruptions and may also be responsible for causing lichen planus for the first time. Intense and prolonged emotional stress can have a major impact on such patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Medications<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications can cause lichen planus. The following medications, when taken repeatedly over a long time, can induce or trigger Lichen Planus.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain modern medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), antihypertensive medicines, beta blockers, antimalarials, amalgamated dental filling, etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4. Chemical contact<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical contact with certain harmful chemicals too may trigger or aggravate lichen planus. Here are some chemicals and conditions which can trigger lichen planus.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemicals like paraphenylenediamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs, such as arsenic compounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain metals, such as Quinacrine, Gold, and Bismuth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exposure to light by photography development etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>5. Certain Infections<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Hepatitis C infection has been associated with lichen planus in some recent medical studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment Options For Lichen Planus<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A. Conventional Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroidal medications and applications, commonly cortisone, can help suppress the condition and offer temporary relief. Although such medications can worsen the condition and make it more difficult to treat it when you use it for a prolonged period of time. Usually, lichen planus relapses as soon as the steroids are stopped.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) light can also be used to mitigate its symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>B. Homeopathic Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeopathy offers a gentle, natural, and safe treatment for lichen planus. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/app\/lichen-planus\/lichenplanus-treatment.aspx\">homeopathic treatment for Lichen Planus<\/a> is based on the patient\u2019s individual case details and the disease, its cause, the area affected, the spread of the condition, the patient\u2019s mindset, the genetic tendency, etc. The treatment plans are designed accordingly and focused on correcting the immune system, in turn treating lichen planus from within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Complications Of Lichen Planus<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent hyperpigmentation of the skin is one of the complications of lichen planus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Lichen planus may also lead to Oral cancer in a few cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrshah.com\/blog\/connection-lichen-planus-oral-cancer-everything-aware\/\">Oral Lichen Planus: Risk Factor for Oral Cancer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if anytime you happen to suffer from lichen planus, go for homeopathy as soon as possible without a second thought and receive an effective and safe homeopathic treatment to get relief from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Written by Dr. Neethu, Associate doctor to Dr. Shah <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An inflammatory condition affecting your skin is called lichen planus. 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