What is the best treatment for lichen planus?

Simply decoding the word, Lichen means tree moss and planus refers to flat. The reason this skin disease is addressed as Lichen Planus is that it is a flat-topped skin rash which looks like a tree moss. This skin rash is an immune-mediated skin disorder which fundamentally indicates that the immune system has started harming its own skin, resulting in the emergence of these rashes. Also known to affect your Mucous Membrane, Lichen Planus also affects your nails and scalp. As confirmed by the British Association of Dermatologists, Lichen Planus is a non-infectious rash, typically found among adults. Being a fairly common skin disease, it causes itchiness and irritation on the skin.

The most common symptom for Lichen Planus is the burning sensation witnessed inside the mouth. Oral Lichen Planus is a common type of variant demonstrating various other types such as reticular, ulcerative, plaque, bullous and atrophic type.

Other than being oral, Lichen Planus can be caused in the genitalia as well which can become highly uncomfortable and slightly difficult to detect. Managing Lichen Planus on the vulva, inside the vagina may leave long-lasting scars and cause severe pain. Another long-term consequence of Lichen Planus includes sexual dysfunction.

Symptoms of Lichen Planus

Witnessing small bumps on the skin, people suffering from this disease may also face some of these common symptoms which include the following.

• Itchy, shiny and sometimes purple eruptions on the skin mainly caused on the wrists, ankles, genitals, scalp, and even on the oral cavity. These eruptions are known as papules.
• Wickam’s Striae which are more commonly known as white lines are also witnessed on the rash. These white rashes can also be found inside the mouth causing burning sensations.
•  Blisters which may later on burst into scabby skin.
• Lesions gradually developing and spreading over the entire body.

Lichen planus causes

Lichen Planus causes may have several contributing factors which differ subjectively. Some of the most significant factors inducing this condition are:

• Hepatitis infection
• Certain internal pigments or external chemicals
• Viral flu or other infections
• Genetic factors
• Stress and anxiety
• Allergen causing substances which include:

1. Certain kinds of dyes
2. Medications
3. Iodide mixtures
4. Antibiotics

Lichen Planus and homeopathy

Known to be relatively stubborn, Lichen Planus is a chronic disease. Since this skin disease happens due to the degradation and reversal negative effects of the immune system, Homeopathy treatment for Lichen Planus should be considered as the foremost option. Homeopathy basis all its principles on the holistic approach while healing the internal system of the body. Homeopathic treatment begins the healing process by strengthening the immune system i.e. the resistance power of your body. Lichen Planus is known to spread rapidly and homeopathy tends to obstruct further spreading of this infection.

Every skin disease, in general, is recommended to be treated with homeopathic solutions. The primary reason behind this widely accepted belief is side effects. Most of the skin disorders are a direct consequence of either genes or allergy or side effect caused due to overdosing of steroids or antibiotics. Similar is the case with Lichen Planus as well. Since Homeopathy is free from any side effects, it makes treatment of skin disease to be a safe journey. Another reason hugely associated with skin disorders is its association with chronic diseases. Homeopathy not only heals the primary disease but also tends to eliminate or diminish the various other diseases causing the skin disorder. Homeopathy strongly believes that suppression or oppression doesn’t mean perpetual elimination. Therefore, it works towards completely eradicating the disease rather than suppressing it.

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Conclusion

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