Lichen Planus Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Many skin and mucus membrane conditions appear similar. Only your doctor can tell them apart. If you have anything resembling lichen planus, do not assume that is the condition. Skin conditions may be isolated, or they may be signs of a more serious internal disease. See your doctor to be sure.

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

Diagnosis

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medications, and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be referred to a dermatologist.

If the diagnosis is unclear, a skin biopsy may be done.

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