Description:

A chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease of the skin and mucous membranes is called lichen planus. It is typified by tiny polygonal lumps with flat tops that might combine to form rough, scaly skin plaques. Additionally, the mucous membranes that line the mouth and/or vagina may be affected. Lichen planus can affect people of any age, gender, or colour or ethnicity. It is most frequent in individuals between the ages of 30 and 60, however it is uncommon in younger children and older adults, while some individuals who have the disorder also have liver infection known as hepatitis C.

Cause:

Lichen planus has no recognised cause. But some of the following factors may contribute for the infection. Patients with widespread lichen planus appear to have an increased risk of liver infection from the hepatitis C virus in some places. Exposure to specific medications, dyes, and other substances (such as diuretics, antibiotics, gold, arsenic, iodides, chloroquine, quinacrine, and quinine)

Symptoms:

The following are the most typical sites for lichen planus: Inner wrists Front limbs Inner ankles legs below Neck. Trunk. lips. Toenails and fingernails. Genitalia On the skin, lichen planus lesions manifest as larger solid regions larger than a thumbnail and as flat-topped, raised bumps called papules or plaques. Lesions in lighter skin tones are frequently pink, crimson, or purple in colour. Lesions in darker skin tones are typically grey or dark purple in colour. The surface of these lumps may become dry and scaly as lichen planus advances, and wispy, gray-to-white streaks known as Wickham's striae may appear. Skin lichen planus is typically irritating.

Ayurvadic Treatment:

Vamanam, Virechanam, Kashya vasti,, Lepanam, Swedanam, Shirodhara, Shiroabhyangam, Shiro picchu

Naturopathy Treatment:

Athapa snanam, Mud Therapy, Steam bath, Hip bath, Enema, Immersion bath , Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy