Suggest Treatment For Lichen Planus Infection

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016

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Mon, 26 Sep 2016 Answered on

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : How to decrease this infection and I am not willing to take any pills or streroids.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your previous history suggests that you have developed lichen planus.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

Thnak you Dr XXXXXXX Please find the attached Pic.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use tacrolimus and protar

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like lichen planus.
You can try tacrolimus cream in night and protar cream in morning.
Both these are steroid sparing agent and are highly effective.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Thank you and I will use it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Your most welcome.

Take Care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee