Lichen Planus Center - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta 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 La Quinta * Medical and Skin Spa  Desert Dermatology Medical Associates  West Dermatology Medical Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Milligan Dermatology  Milligan Dermatology  Desert Oasis Specialty Group  West Dermatology Medical Group  Donald R Scott MD  Hemet Dermatology  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Stephen Hegedus MD & Robert Harford MD  Hemet Dermatology  Banning Specialty Care Center  Beaver Medical Group Yucaipa Valley  Beach Cities Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Richard M Matkaluk MD  Randy J Jacobs MD  Randy J Jacobs MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Ingrid E Trenkle MD  High Desert Skin Center  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Beaver Medical Group Highland  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Skin & Laser Treatment  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Center For Health Care  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Loma Linda Dermatology Medical Group  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Doyle D Hansen MD  William Resh MD  William Resh MD  Jeffrey Rattet MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  East County Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Sorin Eremia MD  Riverside Medical Clinic  Elissa Gropen MD  Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  SkinCare Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Bari B Cunningham MD  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Don P Setliff MD  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group La Mesa West  Robert A Ginsberg MD  William L Heimer II MD  Harrison R McDonald MD  Dr. Wm Heimer  Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego  Steven D Emmet MD  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Carmel Del Mar Dermatology  Alvarado Dermatology Clinic  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Therapeutics Inc La Quinta, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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