Lichen planus affects the skin and mucous membrane. It is a group of flat topped inflammatory pink or violaceous papules showing a criss cross appearance on the surface in the skin. In the mucous membrane, it appears as milky white papules.
AETIOLOGY
Unknown is etiology. Mental tensions or trauma may predispose.
CLINICAL FEATURES
Young adults and children are affected. Both sexes are involved.
The lesion first appears under the flexor aspect of upper or lower limb, over axilla or the abdomen, shins, scalp, glans penis, and mouth. The papules are 1 to 10 mm in size, shiny, sharply defined. White zig zag striae can be seen on the top which is called as wickham's striae.
Lichen planus on leg
40 to 60 percent of individuals with Lichen Planus have oropharyngeal involvement.
On the lips, tongue, and gingival , the lesion may be of white network like pattern. It is the most common pattern. It is known as reticular types.
On the tongue and buccal mucosa there will be erosion on the surface. Carcinoma may develop rarely in mouth lesion.
Lichen planus on the buccal mucosa
Papular or erosive lesions may occur on penis, scrotum, and labia majora and minora.
Homeopathic treatment.
Out of my 23 years of experience I can boldly that homeopathy is far superior in the treatment of lichen Planus than corticosteroid treatment. Since the cause is not known, homeopathy goes deep within the system and unlocks the miasm and makes the system capable of curing the lesion.
But the erosive type of lichen Planus takes a little more time for the complete cure.
Usually deep acting medicines are needed to complete the cure. The miasm of LP is syco- syphilitic according to homeopathic philosophy. Medicine comprising of both categories is needed. Ars Alb, Thuja, Syphyllinum, etc. is the most commonly used medicines.
However, It may vary for each case depending up on the mental and physical peculiarities of the patient.
