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lichen planus, close-up, lichen nitidus on the abdomen, lichen planus on the arm, lichen planus on the hands, lichen planus on the oral mucosa, lichen striatus, close-up, lichen striatus on the leg, lichen striatus, close-up, lichen planus, the skin, mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, distinctive skin lesions, lichen planus, uncommon disorder involving a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory rash, lesion on the skin, mouth, exact cause, the disorder is likely to be related to an allergic, immune reaction, disorder has been known to develop after exposure to potential allergens medications, dyes, chemical substances, emotional stress, changes in immune system, stress, lichen planus generally occurs at, after middle age, less common in children, initial attack, last, weeks to months, resolve, recur, lichen planus associated, several other disorders, most notably hepatitis c, chemicals, medications associated, development of lichen planus include gold, treat rheumatoid arthritis, antibiotics, arsenic, iodides, chloroquine, quinacrine, quinidine, antimony, phenothiazines, diuretics chlorothiazide, many others, itching, in the location of a lesion, mild to severe, skin lesion, located on the inner areas, the wrist, legs, torso, genitals, generalized, symmetric appearance, single lesion, clusters of lesions, at sites of skin trauma, papule of 2, 4 cm size, papules clustered into a plaque, large, flat-topped lesion, distinct, sharp borders to lesions, possibly covered, fine white streaks, linear scratch marks, wickham's striae, shiny, scaly appearance, color dark, reddish-purple, skin, gray-white, mouth, possibility of developing blisters, ulcers, ridges, in the nails, nail abnormalities, dry mouth, metallic taste, in the mouth, mouth lesions, tender, painful, mild cases, have no discomfort, located on the sides, the tongue, the cheek, occasionally located on the gums, poorly defined area of blue-white spots, "pimples", linear lesions forming a lacy-appearing network of lesions, gradual increase in size of affected area, lesions occasionally erode to form painful ulcers, hair loss, physician, suspect lichen planus, the distinctive appearance, the lesions, dentist, diagnose oral lichen planus, the distinctive appearance of mouth lesions, a skin lesion biopsy, biopsy of a mouth lesion, confirm the diagnosis, goal of treatment, reduce symptoms, speed healing, the skin lesions, no treatment needed, treatments, antihistamines, have mouth lesions, lidocaine mouth washes, numb the area temporarily, make eating more comfortable, topical corticosteroids, triamcinolone acetonide cream, oral corticosteroids, prednisone, prescribed to reduce inflammation, suppress immune responses, corticosteroids injected directly into a lesion, topical retinoic acid cream, a form of vitamin a, ointments, creams, reduce itching, inflammation, aid healing, occlusive dressings placed over topical medications to protect the skin from scratching, ultraviolet light therapy beneficial lichen planus, not harmful, resolve, persist, months to years, oral lichen planus, clears, 18 months, long-standing mouth ulcers, develop into oral cancer, symptoms persist, in the appearance of skin, oral lesions, oral lichen planus persists, worsens, dentist recommends adjustment of medications, treatment of conditions that trigger the disorder.