Hi bailee

Thanks for much for your post. I'm sorry that you have this condition, I know it can be very painful.

Lichen Planus is an auto immune condition and is considered a skin disease, also seen the mouth and genital region.

Symptoms include:

■Itching, flat-topped purplish bumps or scaly patches
◦Especially on the palm side of the wrists, the top of the foot and shins, the trunk, or the genitals
■Milky-white, spider web-like patches in your mouth or vagina

bailee, how long have you had lichen planus? Are you undergoing treatment?

Treatment includes:

Symptom Relief

■Topical or oral antihistamines to relieve itching
■Other topical anti-itching products (pramoxine, menthol, eucalyptus oil)
■Soothing soaks (oatmeal, Burows solution 1:40)

Steroid Medications
Topical steroids may be used to help decrease inflammation. Steroids may also be injected by a needle directly into a lesion. Oral or IV steroids are only used in severe cases.

Other Treatments

■Retinoids or immunomodulating medications may be useful, particularly for lesions in the mouth
■Ultraviolet light combined with oral medication has also been effective in widespread or resistant cases

You can read a lot more, bailee, on our Lichen Planus page here and there are also informative videos and articles to read:
http://www.empowher.com/media/reference/lichen-planus

Why are you so scared of your future? Are you talking about your health? Relationships? Ability to have a baby? Please tell us more and we are very happy to guide you more, as well as provide support!
Best,
~Susan

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Hi bailee

What a great update and we're so glad to know you are doing well! Stay in touch with us!

Best,

~Susan

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