Does lichen planus come go?

In most cases, lichen planus will go away within 2 years. If you have symptoms, such as severe itching or sores in your mouth or genital area, treatment can help. If you have lichen planus on your scalp, treatment is important to prevent permanent hair loss.

How long does a flare up of lichen planus last?

Most cases of lichen planus of the skin clear up on their own within 6 to 9 months. The rash rarely lasts longer than 18 months.

Is lichen planus self limiting?

Lichen planus is a self-limited disease that usually resolves within 12-18 months. It recurs often, in about 20\% of patients, and it may linger for years, particularly oral lichen planus.

Can you get lichen planus twice?

The presence of skin lesions is not constant and may wax and wane over time. Oral lesions tend to last longer than those of the skin. Furthermore, even after going away completely, lichen planus may recur. As it heals, lichen planus often leaves a dark brown discoloration of the skin.

How did I get lichen planus?

The cause of lichen planus is usually not known, although possible causes include: Hepatitis C, a virus that attacks your liver. Certain medicines, including some drugs used to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and malaria. Reactions to metal fillings in your teeth.

Is Lichen Planus caused by stress?

What cause lichen planus? In most cases, the cause of lichen planus can’t be found. It is not caused by stress, but sometimes emotional stress makes it worse. This disorder has been known to occur after contact with certain chemicals, such as those used to develop color photographs.

What can trigger Lichen Planus?

Lichen planus can be triggered by:

• Hepatitis C infection.
• Flu vaccine.
• Certain pigments, chemicals and metals.
• Pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others)
• Certain medications for heart disease, high blood pressure or arthritis.