Lichen Planus Center - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster 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 Lancaster * Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Lancaster Skin Center PC  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Natalie I Bene MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Stanton S Lebouitz MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  York Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Jerome W Buzas MD  Harriet Comite MD  Robert I Rudolph MD  Brownstone Dermatology Associates  Robert Nagy MD  David A Amato DO  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Daniel Dvorkin MD  Walter A Koerber Jr. MD  Charles E Vickerman MD  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Drew McCausland MD  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Robert A Rhodes MD  Padget Dermatology Associates  Padget Dermatology Associates  Hurley Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Christine M Sciara MD  Donna J Mackay MD  Rencic Dermatology  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Joseph P McFarland MD  Main Line Dermatology  Gary R Kantor MD  Edward Ryan Jr. DO LLC  Serge N Kolev MD  Belvedere Medical Center  Montgomery Dermatology LLC  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Sally Balin Medical Center  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Family Dermatology of the Lehigh Valley  Radnor Family Practice  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates Lancaster, PennsylvaniaUpcoming 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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