Lichen Planus Center - Modesto, CA
Modesto 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 Modesto * Dermatology Affiliates  Shirley L Van MD  Gary Wagner MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  John J Willsen MD  Central Valley Dermatology  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  James D Kim MD  Frank W Berry Jr. MD Inc  Pilkington Dermatology  Pilkington Dermatology  Gary L Wright MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Visoth Chhiap MD  Leon Lubianker MD  Stephen T Sesody DO  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Hong T N Do MD  Dean Anthony MD  An Tranvan MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  Kent S Carson MD  Elliott L Adams MD  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  D Thomas Urban MD  William H Chan MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Randal W Anderson MD  Anthony J Badame MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Marie B Britz MD  Robert L Burns MD  Mychael Luu MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Allergy & Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  California Skin Institute  Adam Wallach MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Age Defying Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Age Defying Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Bruce D Miller MD  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Patrick Bitter Sr. MD  Dorothy J Buckner MD  Martin B Miller MD  Christopher Schmidt MD  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  David No MD  Advanced Laser Surgery Medical Group  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  John A Kasch MD  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology Modesto, CaliforniaUpcoming 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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