Lichen Planus
Lichen Planus (LP) is an inflammatory disease that can affect the skin and mucosal surfaces.
Symptoms
LP can cause significant symptoms that often affect patient’s quality of life.
- Itching is the most common symptom of skin lesions.
- Pain is the most common symptom of mucosal lesions.
- Rarely, long-standing lesions of LP can develop Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Treatments
Treatment of LP focuses on improving symptoms and quality of life.
- Topical steroids
- Oral steroids
- Systemic immune modulators
- Phototherapy
Meet our Medical Providers
- Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
- Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
- Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
- John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Honglin Xiao, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greenwood
- Lindsey Bressler, MD, FAAD Carmel
- Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
- Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
- Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
- Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
- Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
- Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
- Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon