Lichen Planus Center - Hesperia, CA
Hesperia Dermatologist Doctors for Lichen PlanusType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Hesperia * Hai T Tran  High Desert Skin Center  Jeffrey Rattet MD  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Beaver Medical Group Highland  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Fontana Dermatology  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Ingrid E Trenkle MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  Beach Cities Dermatology  Drs Husain & Austin  Drs Husain & Austin  A Acne & Skin Care Center  Sorin Eremia MD  Soon Lee MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  Gloria J Stevens MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Chaparral Medical Group Inc  Elissa Gropen MD  Riverside Medical Clinic  Laurie M Woll DO  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Pacific Coast Dermatology  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  West Dermatology Medical Group  Daniel E Gormley MD  California Dermatology Center  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Boston Dermatology  Jacob Rispler MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Amar Medical Group  Randy J Jacobs MD  Randy J Jacobs MD  Irene Lao MD  Richard H Chu MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Cheryl L Effron MD  Alexander Miller MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Hemet Dermatology  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Hemet Dermatology  Dong Chang MD  David A Voron MD Inc  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  James T Wang MD  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Alto Care Medical Group  WEST DERMATOLOGY  Gene J Lin MD  Orange Coast Dermatology Inc  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Sid Danesh MD  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Preferred Dermatology  David B Friedman MD  Lawrence Sherwin MD  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  Daniel Taheri MD  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs Hesperia, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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Lichen PlanusRead the Lichen Planus article » What is lichen planus?Lichen planus is a recurrent rash that is due to inflammation. The rash is characterized by small, flat-topped, many-sided (polygonal) bumps that can grow together into rough, scaly patches on the skin. There may also be a rash in the lining (mucous membranes) of the mouth or vagina. Lichen planus is a very curious skin condition, the effects of which are localized to the areas of involvement. (Lichen refers to a tree moss while planus is Latin for flat = like a flat tree moss.)
How is the rash of lichen planus different from that of most other common rashes?The major point of distinction of lichen planus from eczema, psoriasis, and other common rashes is its color -- lilac or violet. The textbooks call it "violaceous."
What are the symptoms of lichen planus?Lichen planus itches with an intensity that varies in different people from mild to severe. The onset of lichen planus can be sudden or gradual. The first attack may last for weeks or months, and recurrences may happen for years. Children are not often affected by lichen planus. The bumps at first are 2 to 4 mm in diameter, with angular borders, and a violaceous color. At the onset of the disease, new bumps may appear at sites of minor skin injury, such as a superficial scratch. An excess of pigment (hyperpigmentation) may develop in the affected skin as the lesions persist. Rarely, a patchy scarring balding (alopecia) of the scalp occurs.
What does lichen planus look like?The appearance of lichen planus depends on whether the skin or the lining (mucous membranes) inside the mouth or vagina are affected:
Recommended Reading Related to Lichen PlanusWhat is a skin biopsy?A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin for the purpose of further examination in the laboratory using a microscope. Skin biopsies are performed to diagnose a number of conditions.
Why is a skin biopsy performed?Skin biopsy is most frequently done to diagnose a skin growth such as a mole, or a skin condition such as a rash. A skin biopsy can also be used to diagnose a cancer of the skin. A skin biopsy may be indicated when a mole or other marking on the skin has changed in its shape, color, or size. A skin biopsy is also sometimes used to diagnose infections of the skin.
What methods are used to obtain a skin biopsy?Different techniques are used in different situations. Typically the biopsies are obtained using local anesthetics.
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