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Taking Treatment For Lichen Planus, Have Visible Marks On Forehead. Measures Of Get Rid Of Them?

Hi Doctor. i have lichen planus on my forehead, i have seen a dermatologist twice already, the 1st time he prescribed advantan and protopic, he also mentioned i should use a sun block. on my 2nd visit he prescribed a bleach cream to remove the marks, but o feel it doesnt help as the marks are still visible? please advise if there are the treatments out there that will be useful to stop lichen planus and remove the marks form my forehead, Im 24 years old and im a indian male? thanks
posted on Fri, 14 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Lichen planus - no pathogen is involved and not a contagious. It may be an allergic reaction or occur as a side effect of certain drugs (drug-induced lichenoid reactions). As such no specific treatments are available. Cortisone, Immuno suppressants, avoiding sun stroke may of use.Your Dr has already given these drugs and sun block, Continue that treatment along with phototherapy by ultraviolet B (UVB) light.
Antihistaminic and avoiding any drugs which you feel that it may trigger the condition may be helpful.
Once cured the marks will disappear in due course
With all these treatments it may subside to a dormant stage but there is a possibility of recurrence.
Best wishes

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Taking Treatment For Lichen Planus, Have Visible Marks On Forehead. Measures Of Get Rid Of Them?

Hello, Lichen planus - no pathogen is involved and not a contagious. It may be an allergic reaction or occur as a side effect of certain drugs (drug-induced lichenoid reactions). As such no specific treatments are available. Cortisone, Immuno suppressants, avoiding sun stroke may of use.Your Dr has already given these drugs and sun block, Continue that treatment along with phototherapy by ultraviolet B (UVB) light. Antihistaminic and avoiding any drugs which you feel that it may trigger the condition may be helpful. Once cured the marks will disappear in due course With all these treatments it may subside to a dormant stage but there is a possibility of recurrence. Best wishes