Lichen Planus Center - Lexington, KY
Lexington 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 Lexington * Dermatology Consultants PSC  Dermatology Consultants PSC  KY Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  KY Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  KY Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Commonwealth Dermatology PSC  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Lexington Clinic East Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Dermatology Associates of Kentucky  Bluegrass Dermatology  Bluegrass Dermatology  Bluegrass Dermatology  Bluegrass Dermatology  Marvin E Bishop MD  Melissa L Knuckles MD  Stuart Tobin MD  Salli E Sloane MD  The Dermatology Clinic  The Dermatology Clinic  The Dermatology Clinic  Parsley Hair Center  Parsley Hair Center  Parsley Hair Center  Parsley Hair Center  Parsley Hair Center  Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Center Of Lake Cumberland  Dermatology Center Of Lake Cumberland  Northern Kentucky Dermatology  Northern Kentucky Dermatology  Northern Kentucky Dermatology  Dermatology Specialty of Northern Kentucky  Dermatology Specialty of Northern Kentucky  Garrett M Crabtree MD  Smith H Gibson MD  C Douglas Hensley MD  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Joseph L Thompson MD Jason N Hubert MD  Associates In Dermatology  Joseph L Thompson MD Jason N Hubert MD  Joseph W Buecker MD  Brownsboro Dermatology PLLC  Brownsboro Dermatology PLLC  Stephen Z Smith MD  Brownsboro Dermatology PLLC  East Louisville Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  George J Gataky MD  Physicians Skin Care  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  University of Louisville Endocrinology  Judy H Holtman MD  Dermatology Specialists PSC  Dermatology Specialists PSC  Dermatology Specialists PSC  Denise Dickinson MD  Martin T Logsdon MD  Dermatology Specialist  Dermatology Specialist  Dermatology Center Lexington, KentuckyLexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky
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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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