Conditions
Lichen Aureus
This is a chronic skin condition that results in yellowish or golden patches of pigmentation forming on the limbs. Although most common in children and young adults, it can strike at any age, and can occasionally spread beyond the limbs to the trunk of the body. Quite often the patches do not display any additional symptoms, but occasionally they can itch or cause discomfort. The symptoms can be treated by administering steroid creams to the affected area, but as the condition is benign, the risks associated with steroid use outweigh the potential benefits. Some success has been reported with ultraviolet light treatment, but normally the condition is left untreated.
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I have just been to see my GP and she told me that what i have is known as Lichen Planus. It started getting really bad 10 years ago and then kind of cleared up but cmae back about 16 months ago after i had a baby. Its over my ankles, legs, arms and stomach. Not taking any medication for it at the moment. Its not very nice, and i do find myself itching all the time. Is there anything which will help get it better? I have heard that light therapy is good, Any truth in that? Is there anything which will get rid of it?
I have Lichen Planus coming on for 4years. It started in my mouth just a white rough patch then covered most of the mouth,it was so bad it was checked for cancer.I used steriod mouth wash, it was painful to eat drink and clean teeth.I noticed my nails getting ridges then my back started to itch also the bottom of my legs and my feet, a few months back I could hardly walk with splits and cracks. In the last 2 months on the palms of my hands, the skin just dryed out crack split the itch it is unberable at times.I have had every treatment you can think of, some do mask it a bit.I had light treatment steroid creams but this just go on and on.Whether this is a kick back from chemo I had I do not know.
I was finally diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis about 6 months ago, having been told for months that I had thrush! I was given some steroid cream which has completely cleared up the itching, however, a few weeks ago I noticed a white patch on my tongue (which gets whiter and bigger if I stretch my tongue!). I have been referred to a specialist but my doctor said occasionally L.S. can spread into the mouth (I have also read that sometimes L.S. of the mouth has been mistaken for Lichen Planus). Has anyone else had it spread to their mouth?
I first found a patch of this on the top of my right foot three years ago. It spread right across the top meaning I can't wear any strappy shoes without it being visible. Then it spread up across my ankle and shin, and eventually the same happened on the left leg. This site is the first thing to actually give me a name for the condition though - two GPs have not been able to formally diagnose it, although one did give me a mild steroid cream (it didn't seem to have any effect). So thank you Embarassing Bodies, you've taken a huge weight of my mind by naming my weird brown patches as something benign and safe!
i have a localised patch of Lichen Aureus on the left calf. I have seen a consultant Dermatologist he said not much can be done. Can you surgest any medication or treatment to help as I feel the patch is getting bigger and have another patch on my shine.HELP needed
I have lichen planus in my mouth and on my tongue. It is very painful and I have been told there is no cure. can you advise me please.
I have this. It was really bad for about 18 months, but has got better. I recommend seeing good dental hygienist as plaque irritates it especially if brushing is painful. Use a soft toothbrush - boots smile range is my favourite, with sensodyne toothpaste (no sodium lauryl sulfate), floss and use dentyl mouthwash . Avoid alcohol based products like anbesol. Avoid curries and crunchy or acidic food while it is bad. Betnesol mouthwash only helped me a bit and is steroid based so I don't bother. If your teeth hurt your Tongue and inner cheeks at night when you lie down I found a tiny bit of bonjela number it enough to get to sleep (mostly).
I have Lichen Sclerosis, I was diagnosed about 2 years ago. I am told that it's quite rare in men, I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones. For me the only cure is circumcision, so I'm told but I think I will stick to the cream and suffer.....
I have has L.S. for the last 7 yrs. I was first trreated for hormonal problems that is until I read an article in the news paper about L.S. I then made a private appointment with a dermatolagist who then diagnosed L.S. I am now being treated with dermovate cream. I have not used any addatives to my bath water as this made matters worse. I have to wash my undies in unperfumed washing powder so that the perfume in the w. powder causes more itching. I have been treated with the dermatologist for the past 4yrs., but as long as the dermovate ointment is used on a regular basis I can cope. To be quite honest I am fed up as there is no help out there for sufferers. It is not a problem you can discuss openly with family or friends.as it is quite embarassing. I do see my consultant every 6mths. but its the same answer I get....there is not enough information regarding this condition.
i am 22 and have been told i have lichen planus. it started on my feet then spread to my arms and is now all over my body. Nobody seems to know exactly what it is or how to treat it please could you give me some advise as it has become unbarable and very irritable.
I saw a dermatologist about mine. It got better by itself after 18 months. She recommended tacrolimus ointment as it is not a steroid. Helped a bit.
I'm 23 years old, nearly 24. I started out with eczema around my ankles and on my feet. I had a leg operation at aged 12 to straighten my feet. As a result my circulation's been affected badly. In the last few months I've had this pop up. It's that and/or pigmented purpuric eruption. It really worried me because I didn't know what was wrong with me, however the doctor told me that it's not a life threatening thing. I'm treating it as a good thing. It won't really ever go away, however it won't kill me. It's gone from my ankles up my legs, really badly in big patches. It's around my knees, a few patches on my arms and one small patch on my midriff, just under where my right lung would be. I've looked at the advice given here and it looks good. I'm currently trying to emigrate and it's been a stressful time. Perhaps that might also be a cause. I wear circulation socks, I was advised in May 2008 that it would be a good idea, however I don't know if it's really helping.
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