Lichen Planus Center - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens * Shauna Kranendonk MD  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Heather E Houck MD  Water's Edge Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Lewis H Kaminester MD  James W Franks DO  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Genesis Dermatology  New Age Dermatology  A Center For Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery  Skin Cancer Center of The Palm Beaches  Skin & Cancer Associates  Richard Mayron MD  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Elise C Hillmann MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Laser Associates of Palm Beach  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Island Dermatology & Laser Institute  Navarro Dermatology Skin & Vein Care  Charles E Griff MD PA  Barry Kuttner MD  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Barry Kuttner MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Cancer Associates  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Palm Beach Dermatology Institute  Joseph C Gretzula DO  Ellis Gottesfield MD  William I Roth MD  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Romagosa Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  Pineapple Grove Aesthetics & Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of theTreasure Coast  Dermatology Centers  Dermatology Centers  Connelly Skin Cancer Center  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Mark R Kaiser MD PA  Dr. Richard Rubenstein  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Jeffrey M Scricca MD  Boca Raton Dermatology  Jackie M Tripp MD PLC  Peter G Ballas II MD  Dermatology of Boca  Dermatology of Boca  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Sukal Skin Institute  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Boca Raton Skin & Laser Center  Russel S Glaun MD PA  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates Palm Beach Gardens, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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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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