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Have Lichen Planus On Legs And Hands. Used Steroid Creams. Remedy?

i have lichen planus on my legs and some on my hands. I have had this for over a year. i have done steroids creams on my legs. they have not even gone down. it isnt bad but what can i do to reduce the look of them or even get rid of them. i have a few that are raised up and open up or skin forms on the top of them and they dont go down any. what can i use?
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
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Hi, actually it is a stubbern disease, with limited treatment options, that is symptomatic treatment, with anti histamines, and steroids.
There are other aurvedic and homeopathic treatments. And to treat the super infections with fungus, and bacterial with suitable drugs.
Thank you.
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Have Lichen Planus On Legs And Hands. Used Steroid Creams. Remedy?

Hi, actually it is a stubbern disease, with limited treatment options, that is symptomatic treatment, with anti histamines, and steroids. There are other aurvedic and homeopathic treatments. And to treat the super infections with fungus, and bacterial with suitable drugs. Thank you.