hyper pigmented spots occur due to lichen planus.

[soniya29]

how to treat the hyper pigmented spots occur due to lichen planus?

[grumpyface]

Thanks for the reply! Will the PUVA help w the "spots" or will the skin go back to its normal color. I am just left with the marks, no dry itchy patches for a long time now.....

[grumpyface]

I have had lichen planus for 2 years now, I am male 36 yrs old. The dark reddish/purple spots are prominent on my face, cheek, temple are, neck. I have used soooo many ointments as well as taken oral meds. Is there anything cosmetic I can do like laser or something to help fade these spots?

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     How are you? Lichen planus is a chronic, itchy skin disease of unknown cause, characterized by small, purplish bumps or patches of skin having fine, gray lines on the surface.

Patients with lichen planus are sometimes tense and nervous, and episodes of dermatitis may be temporarily related to emotional crises. Measures to relieve anxiety are helpful. Topical corticosteroids are often useful. Topical tretinoin cream 0.05% applied to mucosal lichen planus followed by topical corticosteroid cream may be beneficial.
In severe cases, oral corticosteroids may be prescribed. Psoralens plus long-wave ultraviolet light (PUVA) can be effective for chronic lichen planus.
Best.