What is Lichen Planus and is it contagious?

Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a common skin condition that can cause swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. On the skin, lichen planus usually appears as purplish, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks. In the mouth, vagina and other areas covered by a mucous membrane, lichen planus forms lacy white patches, sometimes with painful sores. Lichen planus is ... read more at…

Lichen Planus

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