LOCATIONS PORTAL PAYMENTS SHOP Lichen Planus Treatment Options: What is Lichen Planus Treatment? Lichen Planus is an inflammatory condition of the skin and mucous membranes that affects many people. It commonly appears as small bumps or a rash over certain areas of the body including the scalp, genitals, and the inside of the mouth. It is also known for affecting the appearance of fingernails and toenails in some cases. What does Lichen Planus look like? Depending on what part of the skin, lichen planus often causes bumps that are shiny, firm, and reddish purple in color. The bumps may have tiny white lines running through them that are called Wickham’s striae. The quantity of bumps can range from few to many. Common places for bumps to appear include the wrists, lower back and ankles. Other uncommon places the bumps may appear include anywhere else on the skin, including the genitals. Who gets it? Lichen planus is most common in middle-aged adults; however, a person of any age can get lichen planus. Treatment Options Often, dermatologists can tell whether you have lichen planus by examining your skin, nails and mouth, however, they may need to remove a little skin and examine it under the microscope. Once lichen planus is diagnosed, treatment options may include: Antihistamines Topical (applied to the skin) corticosteroid Corticosteroid Pills PUVA therapy Retinoic acid Tacrolimus ointment or pimecrolimus cream Have questions about Lichen Planus? Contact us for a consult. State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific 0 of 500 max characters *Treatment options may vary at each location. Please confirm your desired treatment is offered at your preferred location when scheduling. Find a Forefront Location Near You FIND US Find a Location Find a Provider Conditions & Treatments Contact Us Locations Services PATIENT RESOURCES Request An Appointment Online Payment Patient Portal Patient Safety Insurance and Billing Brochures & Literature ABOUT US About Us Physician Leadership Forefront Careers Privacy Policy Notice of Privacy Practices Site map Connect with us © FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.