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FAQ about Lichen planus
This FAQ article explains the key facts about lichen planus, including what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. It also covers long-term outlook, possible complications, and common questions about risk and prevention. Because…
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FAQ about Lichen sclerosus
This FAQ explains what lichen sclerosus is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment can do to control it. It also covers long-term concerns, risk factors, and a few less commonly asked questions. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic…
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FAQ about Psoriasis
This FAQ article explains psoriasis in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, what to expect over time, and which factors may affect risk or flare-ups. Psoriasis is…
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Prevention of Lichen planus
Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition driven by the immune system, most often affecting the skin, mouth, scalp, nails, or genital surfaces. It develops when immune activity is directed against cells in the outer layer of skin or mucous membranes, producing…
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Prevention of Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most often affects the genital and anal areas, although it can also appear on other parts of the body. The condition is not fully preventable in the way an infection or toxin-related…
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Prevention of Psoriasis
Psoriasis cannot be completely prevented in the strict sense, because its development depends on a mixture of inherited susceptibility and immune regulation that cannot be fully controlled. The condition arises when the immune system becomes overactive in the skin, accelerating the…
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Treatment for Lichen planus
Lichen planus is treated with therapies that suppress immune-driven inflammation, relieve symptoms such as itching or pain, and reduce tissue damage in affected skin or mucosal surfaces. The main treatments include corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, retinoids, phototherapy, and, in some cases, systemic…