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Diagnosing lichen planus Lichen planus
Lichen planusLichen planus is oftendiagnosed by a GP or dentist examining the affected area. Lichen planus of the skin Your GP may be able to make a diagnosis based on the characteristic rash.However, lichen planus can be mistaken for other skin conditions, such as eczema ,which also causes the skin to become red, flaky and itchy. If your doctoris unable
Treating lichen planus Lichen planus
Lichen planusThere's no cure for lichen planus, so treatments aim to ease the symptoms and clear the rash. Mild lichen planus doesn't require treatment. Self-help Below is some general self-help advice that can help ease your symptoms and prevent them getting worse. Lichen planus of the skin avoid washing with soap or bubble bath use plain warm water
'I was in so much pain I had to give up my job' Lichen planus
Lichen planusBridget Nelson was diagnosed with a painful, erosive form of lichen planus that affected her mouth and vulva. Today, she's relatively pain-free and keeps her condition under control with steroid treatments. "My problems started with an initial flare-up of vulval pain on Christmas Eve 2003, when I was 42, although looking back I'd had mouth
Treating leukoplakia Leukoplakia
LeukoplakiaIf you're diagnosed with leukoplakia it should be treated, particularly if it's thought there's a risk it might develop into mouth cancer. Treatment should be considered if your Biopsy results indicate particularly abnormal cells. Your mouth should be regularly checked by a dentist or specialist to make sure the leukoplakia
Introduction Lichen planus
Lichen planusLichen planus is a non-infectious, itchy rash that can affect many areas of the body. Affected areas caninclude the: arms, legs and trunk mouth (oral lichen planus) nails and scalp vulva, vagina and penis However, the condition isn't infectious and doesn't usually run in families. It can't be passed on to other people, including sexual
Symptoms of lichen planus Lichen planus
Lichen planusThe symptoms of lichen planus vary, depending on which area of the body is affected. Areas of the body most commonly affected by the condition include the: skin mouth penis vulva (external female sex organs) and vagina Lichen planus of the skin The symptoms of lichen planus of the skin are: purple-red coloured bumps (papules) that are
Waiting for a liver transplant Liver transplant
Liver transplantBecauseof the lack of available livers, it's rarely possible to have a liver transplant as soon as it's needed, so you'llusually be placed on a waiting list. Depending on the clinical need for a liver transplant, you will be placed either on a high-priority or medium-priority waiting list.Many people are well enough to stay at home until a liver
Introduction Limping in children
Limping in childrenIfyour child is limping,it's usually the sign of a minor injury such as a sprain or splinter. However, if there's no obvious cause, see your GP as there may be a serious underlying medical condition.
Introduction Lipoedema
LipoedemaLipoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition typicallyinvolving an abnormal build-up of fat cells in the legs, thighs and buttocks. The conditionoccurs almost exclusively in women, although there have been rare cases reported in men.
Signs and symptoms Lipoedema
LipoedemaIn lipoedema, the legs become enlarged from the ankles up to the hips.Both legs are usually enlargedat the same time and to the same extent. The feet are not affected and this creates a bracelet effect or band-like appearance just above the ankles. The hands are not usually affected either, although the arms occasionally canbe. The degree of