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What Is The Treatment Given For Lichen Planus?
Hello....I m having lichen planus and I m under diagnosis.it s been 2 years since I m diagnosed with this.doctor prescribed me to use cosvate g.earlier it was OK. But now other than lichen planus,some red spots have appeared in my legs.how can I get rid of lichen planus and what are the do s and don t forget this disease
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
Hi,
Lichen planus is a chronic and relapsing disease. Apply mild steroid cream. You may also use tacrolimus ointment. Take antihistaminics if itching is there. Avoid worries and tension as that may exacerbate the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
Lichen planus is a chronic and relapsing disease. Apply mild steroid cream. You may also use tacrolimus ointment. Take antihistaminics if itching is there. Avoid worries and tension as that may exacerbate the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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