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Redness of the skin
Itchy
My skin is dry
There are deformed nails
Skin is dark and hard
Red spots on skin
Itching
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What is Lichen Planus (Including Nails)?
Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition associated with irritation and itching. It occurs when the body's immunity reacts against its own mucous membranes, causing inflammatory reactions. Nail lichen planus destroys the nail bed and thins the nails. The cause of lichen planus is unknown, but possible causes include Hepatitis C infection of the liver, certain medicines, diabetes, heart disease, and malaria.
Typical Symptoms of Lichen Planus (Including Nails)
- Itchy skin
- Dry and flaky skin
- White patches on the skin
- Change in nail shape
- Thick, leathery skin
- There is a net-like or circular rash on parts of my skin
- Skin problems
- Redness, bumps, or irritation on the skin
Diagnostic Questions for Lichen Planus (Including Nails)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Do you have dry and flaky skin?
- Do you have any white patches on your skin?
- Did your nail shape change?
- Do you have areas of rough or thick skin?
Treatment of Lichen Planus (Including Nails)
Local treatments for lichen planus include medications to be applied and/or taken orally to suppress inflammation.
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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