Lichen Sclerosus Health Feed

Lichen Planus is a non-contagious skin disorder causing irritation and swelling on the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. On the skin, it often develops as purple-tinged, itchy, and flat bumps and it takes several weeks to develop. In the areas covered with mucous membranes such as vagina and mouth, Lichen Planus forms white lacy patches, at times with painful sores.

Mild cases of this condition are often managed by individuals at home. However, if the condition causes significa...more

Let us start with a brief introduction about homeopathy. We know about the regular treatments and drugs that focus on curing the diseases directly. However, homeopathy is an alternative to regular medicine. The science of homeopathy is based on the principle that the substances which induce symptoms in healthy individuals are the ones that would help cure the same symptoms of a person who is sick. This medical science was introduced by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Another principle of homeopathy is tha...more

It is disease where the body cells are activated against its own body. It is definitely treatable. But the period is many months.

You can take borax 30/ 5 drops in one teaspoon of water thrice a day for one week.
Revert back after one week with feedback.

Hi, management of lichen plannus depends on its severity. For temporary relief you can apply kenacort oral gel 0.1% you need to visit an oral medicine specialist for its complete treatment.

lichen planus treatment involves the combination of several treatments. Stress may contribute to the condition, so reducing stress is an important lifestyle change. Dietary changes may also help including eliminating sugar and yeast. Specific treatment options include borax, tea tree oil, lavender oil, coconut oil and comfrey root ointment. Applied to the site of inflammation, these offer relief and treatment. Vitamin K, vitamin D and baking soda are also options for curing the condition.

Hello Lybrate user. Oral lichen planus is a curable disease but it needs patience n proper treatment. You have to visit your dentist regularly for treatment n follow up visits. You should not take spicy food, very hot beverages. Take balance diet. You have to maintain your oral hygiene side by side by using mouthwash, flossing n luke warm saline gargles. It will help you n visit your dentist as early as possible.

Take following remedies 1.triphala kadha 4 tsp before lunch and dinner 2.amala juice 4 tsp + 2tsp sugar + 2tsp honey in the morning empty stomach.

Lichen planus is a reddish rash over the skin and usually goes away with treatment but melasma is a dark patch seen over the skin and does not go with medication.

There are various treatments for scars which include creams, chemical peels, microdermaabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, surgery, fat fill laser etc. Creams work only for superficial pigmentation not for scars. You can start initially on milder depigmentation creams which contain kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide like Melaglow at night and use sunscreen (SPF 35 and above) three times a day. There is options of glutathione injections to oral tablets with vitamin C, also laser toning also gi...more