Lichen Planus Center - Leesburg, VA
Leesburg 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 Leesburg * Semler Dermatology Inc  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Center of Loudoun  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Nova Medical Group  Douglas S Richardson MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Anh P Dang-Vu MD  Center For Cosmetic Dermatology  Sebastien Dermatology  Robert W Gurney MD  Jack M Costa MD  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Randolph W Stark MD  John W Brady MD  Linda P Nims MD  Martin S Horn MD  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Carol L Piatt MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Fran Rotter MD  Steven Rotter MD  Excel Dermatology Institute  Excel Dermatology Institute  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Center for Pediatric Skin Care  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Alexandra Kazakis MD  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Khoa Q Nguyen MD  Lisa D Sherman MD  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Sung Won Yoon MD  Falls Church Medical Center  Michelle A Rivera MD  Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Glenn H Fuchs MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Richard J Hwang MD  Nancy Aria MD  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  The Dermatology Center  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Charlottesville Dermatology  Charlottesville Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Charlottesville  Charlottesville Dermatology  John R Shrum MD  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  Dominion Dermatology PC Leesburg, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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