{"id":2536,"date":"2026-01-13T07:37:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/?page_id=2536"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:47:05","slug":"lichen-planus-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Lichen Planus Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1832472317\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-2042062170\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-larger flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Lichen Planus Treatment in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1832472317 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #8a817c;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_674994812\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1293253746\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1107026075\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Lichen planus is a non-contagious, chronic, and inflammatory disease that develops as a result of the immune system targeting the skin, mucous membranes, nails, and hair follicles. It is generally characterized by purplish, flat-topped, shiny bumps that suddenly appear on the wrists and ankles and are accompanied by severe itching. This autoimmune condition, in which the body\u2019s defense mechanism mistakenly perceives its own healthy cells as a threat, may be confused with fungal infections or simple allergies, but its origin and treatment approach are completely different. This condition, which can affect not only the skin surface but also the inside of the mouth and the genital area, can be kept under control with dermatological follow-up and proper management.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1107026075 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_674994812 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2101070588\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-221533660\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-453427242\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:#8a817c;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-718608334\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-726094561\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1815785510\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-782x800.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"ankara dermatoloji doktoru seval karasat\u0131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-782x800.webp 782w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-391x400.webp 391w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624-768x785.webp 768w, https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bt0qauqqvf2c9eyqvf2e-e1763480905624.webp 882w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1815785510 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-726094561 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-726094561 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1368421291\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-398451469\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Specialist Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-398451469 {\n  font-size: 1.85rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-398451469 {\n    font-size: 2.5rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"text-4200691232\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 is a dermatology (skin diseases) specialist in Ankara specializing in skin health, hair and nail diseases, aesthetic dermatology, and laser applications. With her scientifically based approach and aesthetic perspective, she offers personalized treatment plans for each of her patients.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the field of dermatology, Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 specializes not only in common skin problems such as acne, rosacea, eczema, allergic skin diseases, and hair loss, but also in mole monitoring and the early diagnosis of skin cancers. She provides effective solutions to her patients with modern devices and up-to-date treatment methods.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving as a dermatology specialist in Ankara, Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 is also experienced in aesthetic dermatology procedures. She applies holistic treatments aimed at skin renewal and rejuvenation with procedures such as fillers, PRP, mesotherapy, gold needle, and laser treatments.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seval Karasat\u0131 conducts a comprehensive evaluation for each patient and shapes the treatment process according to personal needs. Her goal is not only to treat diseases but also to help achieve a healthy, vibrant, and aesthetically balanced skin appearance.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4200691232 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4200691232 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905323677805\" class=\"button primary expand show-for-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Create an Appointment<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905323677805\" class=\"button primary hide-for-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Create an Appointment<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1368421291 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1368421291 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  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href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#How_Effective_Is_Stress_on_Lichen_Planus\" >How Effective Is Stress on Lichen Planus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Skin_Symptoms_and_Lichen_Planus_Lesions_Like\" >What Are the Skin Symptoms and Lichen Planus Lesions Like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Types_of_Lichen_Planus\" >What Are the Types of Lichen Planus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#How_Is_Oral_Lichen_Planus_Seen\" >How Is Oral Lichen Planus Seen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_Lichen_Planus_in_the_Genital_Area\" >What Are the Symptoms of Lichen Planus in the Genital Area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#How_Are_Hair_and_Nail_Lichen_Planus_Recognized\" >How Are Hair and Nail Lichen Planus Recognized?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#By_Which_Methods_Is_Lichen_Planus_Diagnosed\" >By Which Methods Is Lichen Planus Diagnosed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#Which_Creams_and_Methods_Are_Used_in_Treatment\" >Which Creams and Methods Are Used in Treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#When_Are_Systemic_Treatments_and_Light_Therapy_Necessary\" >When Are Systemic Treatments and Light Therapy Necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#Does_Lichen_Planus_Turn_Into_Cancer\" >Does Lichen Planus Turn Into Cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#What_Should_Patients_Pay_Attention_to_in_Daily_Life\" >What Should Patients Pay Attention to in Daily Life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#What_Is_the_Course_of_the_Disease_and_How_Long_Does_the_Healing_Process_Take\" >What Is the Course of the Disease and How Long Does the Healing Process Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/drsevalkarasati.com\/en\/dermatological-diseases\/lichen-planus-treatment\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Main_Cause_of_Lichen_Planus_Disease\"><\/span>What Is the Main Cause of Lichen Planus Disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand why this disease occurs, we need to take a closer look at our body\u2019s defense mechanism. Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease with &#8220;autoimmune&#8221; characteristics in medical terms. Under normal conditions, the soldiers of the immune system, namely T cells, which are responsible for protecting our body against enemies such as viruses and bacteria coming from outside, become confused in this disease. These cells perceive the healthy cells at the point where the upper and lower layers of the skin meet as &#8220;foreign&#8221; and begin to attack them.<\/p>\n<p>During this attack, the cells in the skin are damaged and an image of a battlefield is formed. When we dermatologists look at this tissue under the microscope, we see heavy cellular traffic in that area of the skin, that is, an accumulation of inflammatory cells. Although it is not known why the immune system suddenly declares war on its own skin, it is thought that environmental factors pull the trigger in genetically predisposed individuals. In other words, imagine a room full of loaded weapons genetically; for the disease to begin, someone has to pull that trigger. The factors that pull that trigger determine the course of the disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Factors_That_Trigger_This_Disease\"><\/span>What Are the Factors That Trigger This Disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different factors that play a role in the onset or flare-up of the disease. Sometimes our patients say, &#8220;I had nothing, and then it started suddenly,&#8221; but when a detailed inquiry is made, the underlying triggers come to light. Although these triggers vary from person to person, the groups we encounter most frequently are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hepatitis C virus<\/li>\n<li>Hepatitis B vaccine<\/li>\n<li>Flu vaccines<\/li>\n<li>Blood pressure medications<\/li>\n<li>Diuretics<\/li>\n<li>Antimalarial drugs<\/li>\n<li>Gold salts used in the treatment of rheumatism<\/li>\n<li>Amalgam dental fillings<\/li>\n<li>Chemical substances<\/li>\n<li>Intense stress<\/li>\n<li>Sadness and trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The relationship between Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and lichen planus is particularly interesting. While this association is seen very frequently in some countries, the rates are lower in our country. However, we still definitely investigate this viral factor, especially in our patients with resistant sores inside the mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Drugs can also lead to a condition we call a &#8220;lichenoid reaction,&#8221; which mimics lichen planus. In this case, our greatest advantage is that the condition has a high likelihood of regressing when the suspected medication is discontinued. Mercury (amalgam) used in dental fillings can trigger the disease by creating a local allergic reaction, especially in oral lesions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Effective_Is_Stress_on_Lichen_Planus\"><\/span>How Effective Is Stress on Lichen Planus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The skin and nervous system originate from the same root during development in the womb. Therefore, it is inevitable that the storms breaking out in our emotional world will be reflected in our skin. In lichen planus patients, stress is not only a trigger but also a factor that increases the severity of the disease. Intense work pace, family problems, sudden shocks, or periods of depression can disrupt the balance of the immune system and initiate this autoimmune attack. A large number of our patients state that they experienced a serious stress factor in the period before their itching began. Therefore, during the treatment process, it is not enough just to apply cream to the skin; ensuring mental calmness is also an important part of healing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Skin_Symptoms_and_Lichen_Planus_Lesions_Like\"><\/span>What Are the Skin Symptoms and Lichen Planus Lesions Like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The classic skin symptoms of lichen planus are quite typical. In dermatology, it is recognized by the features known as the &#8220;4 P&#8221; rule: Purple, Polygonal, Pruritic, Papule. It usually begins on the inner side of the wrists and the ankles, but it may spread to the waist area and the legs.<\/p>\n<p>The most distinctive features of these lesions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purple color<\/li>\n<li>Flat top<\/li>\n<li>Shiny surface<\/li>\n<li>Angular shape<\/li>\n<li>Severe itching<\/li>\n<li>Symmetrical distribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Itching is the symptom that troubles the patient the most. In fact, the more the patient scratches, the more they itch instead of finding relief, and new lesions appear in the scratched areas. We call this the &#8220;Koebner phenomenon.&#8221; In other words, if you traumatize healthy skin with your fingernails, the disease will spread there as well. For this reason, the first and most important advice we give our patients is &#8220;Please do not scratch.&#8221; When the lesions are examined carefully or a little oil is applied over them and they are examined with a magnifying glass, fine, white, lace-like networks called &#8220;Wickham striae&#8221; are seen. This finding provides us with great convenience in making the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-363690410 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1220779872 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_2003795522\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-555836255\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-153311431\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(196, 135, 135);border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1747524475\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-269304005\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-456222740\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Contact Us for Anything You Wonder About Skin Health!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-456222740 {\n  font-size: 2.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #c48787;\n}\n#text-456222740 > * {\n  color: #c48787;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-456222740 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-269304005 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 30px 0px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-269304005 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2113720402\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button success expand\" >\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2113720402 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 10px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-2113720402 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 0px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-153311431 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-153311431 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2003795522 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_771925557\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-158324259\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1118473412\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Lichen_Planus\"><\/span>What Are the Types of Lichen Planus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The disease may not always present in its classic appearance. It has different subtypes according to the area where it is located and the character of the lesion. This diversity may sometimes cause delays in diagnosis because some types can be confused with other diseases such as fungal infections or eczema.<\/p>\n<p>The most common clinical variants are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypertrophic lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Actinic lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Annular lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Inverse lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Linear lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Bullous lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Atrophic lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Pigmented lichen planus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The hypertrophic form is usually seen on the front of the legs, over the shinbone. Here, the lesions are very thick, their surfaces are rough, and the itching is unbearable. It is one of the most resistant forms to treatment and may leave dark spots in that area even after healing. The actinic form, on the other hand, is seen more often in sun-exposed areas, especially the face and neck, in the form of dark-colored rings, and is more common in dark-skinned individuals. The inverse form affects fold areas such as the armpits and groin, and because the classic scaling is not seen there due to moisture, diagnosis may become more difficult.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Oral_Lichen_Planus_Seen\"><\/span>How Is Oral Lichen Planus Seen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lichen planus loves not only the skin but also the inside of the mouth and the genital area, which we call mucosa. In fact, in a significant number of cases, only oral involvement is seen. While the signs inside the mouth may sometimes progress very quietly, sometimes they may be severe enough to prevent the patient from eating.<\/p>\n<p>The types of oral lesions are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reticular type<\/li>\n<li>Erosive type<\/li>\n<li>Ulcerative type<\/li>\n<li>Plaque type<\/li>\n<li>Atrophic type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The reticular type is the most common form and is usually not noticed by patients; it is found incidentally during a dental examination. It appears as lace-like white streaks inside the cheeks and does not cause pain. However, in erosive and ulcerative types, there are open sores, redness, and peeling inside the mouth. These patients feel extreme sensitivity to hot, acidic, spicy, and seasoned foods. Even brushing the teeth may become painful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Symptoms_of_Lichen_Planus_in_the_Genital_Area\"><\/span>What Are the Symptoms of Lichen Planus in the Genital Area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the conditions our patients are most hesitant to talk about, but it affects quality of life most deeply. Genital involvement can be seen in both women and men. In men, ring-shaped lesions are generally observed on the glans penis. In women, it presents as redness, white spots, or open sores at the vulva and vaginal entrance.<\/p>\n<p>The problems caused by genital area involvement are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burning sensation<\/li>\n<li>Severe itching<\/li>\n<li>Pain during sexual intercourse<\/li>\n<li>Vaginal discharge<\/li>\n<li>Anatomical distortion<\/li>\n<li>Adhesions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Untreated genital lichen planus can over time cause tissue loss and anatomical adhesions (synechiae). The vaginal opening may narrow or the labia minora may stick together. Since this can lead to permanent functional problems, patients with complaints of burning, stinging, or non-healing sores in the genital area must consult a dermatologist without delay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Hair_and_Nail_Lichen_Planus_Recognized\"><\/span>How Are Hair and Nail Lichen Planus Recognized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The disease can also target skin appendages such as hair and nails. We call the form seen on the scalp &#8220;Lichen Planopilaris.&#8221; This is a condition that progresses insidiously and can lead to irreversible hair loss. It begins with mild redness and scaling around the hair follicles. The patient may think this is simple dandruff or eczema. However, when the inflammation destroys the hair follicle, hair never grows there again; we call this &#8220;cicatricial alopecia,&#8221; that is, scarring baldness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrontal fibrosing alopecia\u201d is considered a type of lichen planopilaris that affects the front hairline, forehead, and eyebrows.<\/p>\n<p>In nail involvement, deterioration occurs in the nail structure. The nails become thinner, longitudinal lines form on them, and the nail plate appears as if it has been sanded.<\/p>\n<p>The specific findings seen in the nails are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thinning of the nail<\/li>\n<li>Longitudinal ridging<\/li>\n<li>Nail separation<\/li>\n<li>Pterygium formation<\/li>\n<li>Nail loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pterygium is the condition in which the cuticle advances over the nail and splits it into two; this is a very characteristic finding for lichen planus.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1118473412 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_771925557 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_920155973\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1067336383\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-853072636\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner box-shadow-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(138, 129, 124);border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-882687344\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-582571873\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-2670935208\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<div><strong>Contact Us for Anything You Wonder About Skin Health!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2670935208 {\n  font-size: 2.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #8a817c;\n}\n#text-2670935208 > * {\n  color: #8a817c;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2670935208 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-582571873 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 30px 0px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-582571873 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-215071698\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button success expand\" >\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-215071698 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 10px 30px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-215071698 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 30px 0px 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-853072636 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-853072636 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_920155973 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_732457398\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1407067885\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-855794981\" class=\"col large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Which_Methods_Is_Lichen_Planus_Diagnosed\"><\/span>By Which Methods Is Lichen Planus Diagnosed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, an experienced dermatologist can make the diagnosis by looking at the typical appearance of the lesions. Seeing those white reticular structures we call &#8220;Wickham striae&#8221; with the naked eye or with the handheld microscope called a dermoscope strengthens the diagnosis. However, in some cases, especially in atypical appearances or oral lesions, it is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>The methods used for diagnosis are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical examination<\/li>\n<li>Dermoscopy examination<\/li>\n<li>Skin biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Blood tests<\/li>\n<li>Patch test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the biopsy procedure, a small 3-4 millimeter sample is taken from the lesional area and examined by pathologists. When a &#8220;saw-tooth&#8221; appearance in the epidermis and damage in the basal layer are seen under the microscope, the diagnosis is confirmed. In addition, blood tests are requested to check the patient\u2019s general health status and to investigate accompanying diseases such as Hepatitis C or thyroid problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Creams_and_Methods_Are_Used_in_Treatment\"><\/span>Which Creams and Methods Are Used in Treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The aim in the treatment of lichen planus is to stop itching, heal the lesions, and prevent scarring. We apply a stepwise treatment plan according to the severity of the disease and the affected area. While local treatments (creams) are usually sufficient in mild cases, systemic treatments (pills, injections) are used in widespread and resistant cases.<\/p>\n<p>The agents used in topical treatment (applied medications) are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong corticosteroids<\/li>\n<li>Calcineurin inhibitors<\/li>\n<li>Moisturizers<\/li>\n<li>Keratolytics<\/li>\n<li>Barrier creams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cortisone creams are the cornerstone of treatment. Our patients may sometimes be hesitant about cortisone, but when used for the correct duration and at the correct dose, it is the most effective weapon for extinguishing inflammation in the skin. In areas where the skin is thin, such as the face and genital area, we prefer creams containing calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus) to avoid the side effects of cortisone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Are_Systemic_Treatments_and_Light_Therapy_Necessary\"><\/span>When Are Systemic Treatments and Light Therapy Necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the disease has spread throughout the body, cannot be controlled with creams, or seriously impairs the patient\u2019s quality of life, oral medications or light therapies come into play.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced treatment options are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Systemic steroids<\/li>\n<li>Acitretin<\/li>\n<li>Phototherapy<\/li>\n<li>Methotrexate<\/li>\n<li>Cyclosporine<\/li>\n<li>Hydroxychloroquine<\/li>\n<li>Mycophenolate mofetil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phototherapy (light therapy) is especially effective in patients with widespread itching. Patients come to the hospital on certain days and are exposed to ultraviolet light in special cabins. This light suppresses the immune cells in the skin and reduces itching and rashes. Vitamin A derivatives such as acitretin are especially useful in thickened lesions on the hands and feet. In scalp lichen planus, drugs such as hydroxychloroquine are frequently used to stop hair loss. In very severe and rapidly progressing cases, short-term high-dose cortisone pills or injections can be life-saving.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Lichen_Planus_Turn_Into_Cancer\"><\/span>Does Lichen Planus Turn Into Cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This question is one of the issues that occupies our patients\u2019 minds the most. The risk of the classic cutaneous form of lichen planus turning into cancer is almost negligible. However, the situation is slightly different in mucosal involvement. Especially in erosive oral lichen planus lesions that continue for many years and do not heal, there is a very low risk (between 1-3%) of developing squamous cell carcinoma:<\/p>\n<p>The groups at risk are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients with erosive oral lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Smokers<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol users<\/li>\n<li>Those with poor oral hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Patients with hypertrophic lichen planus<\/li>\n<li>Those with long-term vulvar lichen planus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this reason, patients with oral or genital involvement should go for a dermatology examination at least once or twice a year, even if their complaints disappear. When a non-healing, hardened, or bleeding sore is noticed, it should be checked immediately by taking a biopsy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Patients_Pay_Attention_to_in_Daily_Life\"><\/span>What Should Patients Pay Attention to in Daily Life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment does not end only with the prescription written by the doctor. The changes the patient makes in daily life directly affect the success of treatment. First of all, the itch-scratch cycle must be broken. The more one scratches, the more the disease spreads; the more it spreads, the more one scratches.<\/p>\n<p>The points to pay attention to are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid scratching<\/li>\n<li>Keep nails short<\/li>\n<li>Use soft loofahs<\/li>\n<li>Stay away from hot water<\/li>\n<li>Use moisturizer<\/li>\n<li>Manage stress<\/li>\n<li>Quit smoking<\/li>\n<li>Use a soft toothbrush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients with oral lichen planus should avoid very hot, very sour, spicy, and heavily seasoned foods. In choosing toothpaste, products that do not irritate the inside of the mouth and do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate should be preferred. In addition, cleaning dental tartar and treating cavities positively affect the course of the disease, as they reduce inflammation inside the mouth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Course_of_the_Disease_and_How_Long_Does_the_Healing_Process_Take\"><\/span>What Is the Course of the Disease and How Long Does the Healing Process Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lichen planus is a chronic disease, which means it is not realistic to expect it to disappear from one day to the next. Skin lesions usually tend to heal within 1-2 years with treatment or on their own. However, after healing, they may leave brown spots behind. These spots are not permanent damage; they are only a reaction of the skin to inflammation and will fade over time (this may take months).<\/p>\n<p>Oral and genital area involvement, unfortunately, tends to be more stubborn and may last for years. During this process, it is normal to see flare-ups and remissions. What is important is to stay away from the factors that trigger the disease and not to miss regular follow-ups. Lichen planus is a manageable condition, and with the right approach, our patients can lead a healthy and comfortable life.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"text-2520173967\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2520173967 {\n  font-size: 1.5rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3620561849\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3620561849-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-definitive-solution-for-lichen-planus?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3620561849-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the definitive solution for lichen planus?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3620561849-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3620561849-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>There is no permanent and definitive solution for lichen planus in everyone. However, with appropriate treatment, the lesions can be brought under control, itching decreases, and long-term quiet periods can be achieved.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3673719165\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3673719165-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-a-lichen-planus-patient-not-eat?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3673719165-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should a lichen planus patient not eat?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3673719165-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3673719165-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Spicy, acidic, and very hot foods may increase complaints, especially in oral lichen planus. Alcohol and smoking are also recommended to be avoided, as they may cause flare-ups.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3669663089\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3669663089-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-lichen-planus-a-fungus?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3669663089-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is lichen planus a fungus?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3669663089-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3669663089-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Lichen planus is not a fungal disease. It is an inflammatory skin and mucosal disease related to the immune system and is not caused by infection.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-593755909\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-593755909-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-baking-soda-treatment-work-for-lichen-planus?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-593755909-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Does baking soda treatment work for lichen planus?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-593755909-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-593755909-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Baking soda may provide temporary relief in some patients, but it does not treat lichen planus. Long-term or unconscious use may cause irritation on the skin.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3629347885\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3629347885-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-helps-relieve-lichen-planus-itching?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3629347885-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What helps relieve lichen planus itching?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3629347885-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3629347885-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>To reduce itching, the medications prescribed by the doctor, intensive moisturizing, and avoiding factors that increase itching are effective. Breaking the scratching habit is very important in treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3675283487\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3675283487-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-herb-is-good-for-lichen-planus-disease?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3675283487-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which herb is good for lichen planus disease?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3675283487-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3675283487-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Plants such as aloe vera and chamomile may soothe the skin. However, these plants are supportive and do not replace medical treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-329029246\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-329029246-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-vinegar-treatment-beneficial-for-lichen-planus?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-329029246-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is vinegar treatment beneficial for lichen planus?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-329029246-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-329029246-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>There is no scientific evidence that vinegar heals lichen planus. On the contrary, it may increase burning and irritation on the skin and mucosa, so it is not recommended.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1303298240\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1303298240-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-lichen-planus-patient-comments-generally-like?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1303298240-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are lichen planus patient comments generally like?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1303298240-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1303298240-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Patients generally state that itching and lesions affect their quality of life. There are many patients who report that their complaints can be brought under control with regular treatment.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2493960239\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2493960239-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-lichen-planus-in-the-mouth-treated?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2493960239-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is lichen planus in the mouth treated?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2493960239-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2493960239-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>In oral lichen planus, topical medications, paying attention to oral hygiene, and avoiding irritating foods are important. Regular follow-up is necessary in terms of possible complications.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1682691248\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1682691248-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-there-a-herbal-treatment-for-lichen-planus?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1682691248-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is there a herbal treatment for lichen planus?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1682691248-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1682691248-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Herbal treatments may be used as supportive measures, but they do not eliminate the disease. 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