Lichen planus of the nails: Lichen planus in the nails causes brittle or split nails and ridges in the nails. Genital lichen planus: Women with genital lichen planus experience bright red patches ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern.

Lichen planus is a dermatological condition that can cause bumps and sores on the skin or in the mouth. Oral lichen planus can appear on the tongue. Oral lichen planus is a common dermatological ...

A new online guide has been launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the ...

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, ...

Considering taking supplements to treat lichen planus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of lichen planus. Follow the links to read common uses ...

The following is a summary of “Nailfold capillaroscopy for diagnosis of onychodystrophies: A prospective cross-sectional ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Etiology: Lichen planus is a common, pruritic, inflammatory disease of the skin, hair follicles, and mucous membranes. The cause of lichen planus is unknown; however, some lichenoid rashes are ...