What is lichen planus?
Lichen planus is a recurrent chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the skin, mucous membranes, genitalia, scalp (lichen planopilaris) and nails characterized by itchy patches, lesions or rashes.
How do members experience lichen planus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lichen planus*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Itchy skin
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lichen planus*
Who has lichen planus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 22 | |
| 40s | 27 | |
| 50s | 44 | |
| 60s | 67 | |
| 70+ | 39 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 55 | |
| Female | 153 |