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Suggest Treatment For Lichen Amyloidosis

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Question: Precautions to be taken care for Lichen Amyloidosis. Is this cureable?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use exfoliating agents

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Lichen amyloidosis happens due to collection of proteinaceous material under skin.
It can be treated with the use of exfoliating agents like urea and lactic acid.
Various creams like xerina , cotaryl etc are available.
You can use any of these.
Just take care not to constantly itch your skin.
Itching enhances amyloid deposit.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 minutes later)
Should I reduce my Protein Consumption, as this happens due to collection of proteinaceous material? Will this help to reduce. Also is Efficort Lipophilic cream a good lotion to be applied.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to decrease protein consumption

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You don't need to reduce protein intake.
It is abnormal protein synthesized in body.
Plain efficort might not be helpful.
Use the cream advised by me.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Suggest Treatment For Lichen Amyloidosis

Brief Answer: Use exfoliating agents Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Lichen amyloidosis happens due to collection of proteinaceous material under skin. It can be treated with the use of exfoliating agents like urea and lactic acid. Various creams like xerina , cotaryl etc are available. You can use any of these. Just take care not to constantly itch your skin. Itching enhances amyloid deposit. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.