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Skin and oral lichen planus

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sheila_j123
sheila_j123

Hi lichen pals is there anyone out their who has had this condition and had a period of relief from it ,or Do's it just go on forever.

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  • millyabh
    millyabh sheila_j123

    Posted

    My first episode was 2010-2011.. diagnosed by a dermatologist, steroids cleared it up. Nothing more until October 2016, again steroids have helped, its slowing clearing.
    • millyabh
      millyabh

      Posted

      And I have a skin LP, not oral
    • sheila_j123
      sheila_j123 millyabh

      Posted

      Hi Millyabh

      So pleased to hear that , its great news and encouraging. I hate all the spots/ rash all over my body but suppose can put up with it. . Its the L P in my mouth that i worry more about . So painful at times. but trying different things to relieve soreness . Its trial & error at the moment. Thankyou so much for getting in touch i much appreciate it. Take care

  • john71813
    john71813 sheila_j123

    Posted

    I think, with OLP, there is an element of: the better you can get it with treatment (mine is betnesol and green tea extract) the better it stays. The trouble is then that a sore throat or injury like accidentally biting the inside of your mouth can worsen it again. If it does have a period of being worse, and you are on topical steroids, particularly if you have upped treatment intensity, there is always a possibility that an anti-thrush treatment may be needed.
    • sheila_j123
      sheila_j123 john71813

      Posted

      Hi John

      Thankyou so much for your advise i will take what you said on board along with any other comments people give me as this is all new to me .i had never heard of LP or OLP untill a few weeks ago when my doctor diagnised it. it came as quite a shock as ive always been healthy.

      Thankyou so much for your input i really appreciate your time. Take care

    • Sid0487
      Sid0487 sheila_j123

      Posted

      Hi,

      I have LP on my skin (had mostly on legs) from past 10 years and tried out all steroidal creams and oral medication prescribed by dermatologists. Unfortunately, on stopping the medication I got back LP on my arms too. Which is frustrating sad so I have started trying home remedies like consuming alovera juice and applying the gel too. Please let me know if you have tried any home remedies for your skin and found any difference. Looking forward to hear from you.

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