Lichen Planus (Including Nails) Quiz
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Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
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.
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Learn more about Lichen planus (including nails)
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is lichen planus (including nails)?
Lichen planus it is an inflammatory condition of the skin associated with Irritation and Itching. It occurs when the body's immunity reacts against its own mucous membranes and causes inflammatory reactions. Nail lichen planus destroys the nail bed and thins the nails. The cause of lichen planus is unknown. Some possible causes include, Hepatitis C infection of liver, Certain medicines, diabetes, heart disease, and malaria.
Symptoms of lichen planus (including nails)
Skin Itching
Scaly skin that flakes off
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Change in nail shape
Questions your doctor may ask to check for lichen planus (including nails)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lichen planus (including nails)
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?
Has your nail shape changed?
Treatment for lichen planus (including nails)
Local treatments are available for lichen planus which include medications to be applied and/ or medications to be taken orally to suppress inflammation.
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Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (GP / Family doctor)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
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.
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