Has a certain part of your skin turned dark of late? Have you developed rashes, blisters, and redness on the skin along with itching? If yes, you might be suffering from lichen planus. Lichen planus is one of the most common forms of chronic skin condition that people experience. And, if you are wondering what exactly lichen planus is and how can you manage it with home remedies, think no further. Read on to learn all about it.<\/p>\n
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What is Lichen Planus?<\/strong><\/p>\n Let us first understand the meaning of the Lichen Planus in parts.<\/p>\n The word Lichen<\/strong> comes from the plant Lichen which grows on the rocks and bark of the trees in the form of plaques\u00a0and Planus<\/strong> meaning \u2018flat\u2019.<\/p>\n So, Lichen Planus is a chronic recurring inflammatory skin disease. It is non-infectious and is characterized by small raised lesions over the skin with a flat top, which gradually merges to form rough thickened plaques.<\/p>\n Lesions of this skin condition are mostly pinkish, purplish which may later turn black. They may cause a variable amount of itching that may result in discomfort.<\/p>\n The lesions of lichen planus may appear anywhere on the body, but, most commonly affected areas of the body are skin, scalp, genitals, mouth, and nails. It, commonly, affected females more as compared to male.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Causes of Lichen Planus:<\/strong><\/p>\n There is as such no specific cause of lichen planus. It is considered to be an immunologically mediated condition. Certain triggering factors are found to be responsible for the onset or relapse of Lichen Planus. Some of them are listed below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Types <\/strong>of<\/strong> Lichen Planus:<\/strong><\/p>\n Depending on the location of the development of lichen planus, there are a few variants of this skin condition. Find them below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Home Remedies for Lichen Planus:<\/strong><\/p>\n Lichen Planus is a stubborn, deep-seated condition\u00a0that is very difficult to treat.<\/p>\n Here are some easy yet effective home remedies which can help you lessen your sufferings:<\/p>\n\n
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