Lichen Planus Center - Meriden, CT
Meriden 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 Meriden * John W Edelglass MD  Philip E Shapiro MD  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Glenn S Gart MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Allen D Kallor & Caron M Grin MDs  Joseph Weiss MD  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Grove Hill Medical Center Dermatology  Middlesex Dermatology  Ellen B Milstone MD  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Dermatology Surgical Associates LLC  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  UConn Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Center  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Jitesh K Vachhani MD  Lawrence J Fortier MD  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Hartford Dermatology Associates PC  Robert B Nathanson MD  Elliot C Zweig MD PC  Lauren A Daman MD  Donald R Greene MD  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  James S Rosokoff MD  Dermatology Associates of Glastonbury LLC  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Kalman L Watsky MD  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Eastern Connecticut  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  UConn Health Partners Dermatology  Mark J Goldstein MD  Brian McGrath MD  Jennifer W Pennoyer MD LLC  Gary Last MD  Margaret M Bason MD  Kevin Diette MD  Edward H Benjamin MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Dermatology Care Specialists Inc  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Dermatology in Clinton  Litchfield Dermatology Center  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  New England Dermatology Associates Inc  Essex Dermatology LLC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Saybrook Dermatology LLC  Saybrook Dermatology LLC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Premier Medical Group  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Enfield Dermatology L L C Meriden, ConnecticutUpcoming 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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