Lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease which affects the skin, nails, hair and the mucous membranes. It is also known as Lichen ruber planus. The word ‘lichen’ means tiny bumps on the ...

MIAMI BEACH -- The autoimmune disease lichen planus may affect the ear more commonly than previously thought, researchers reported here. In a review of records from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...

Lichen nitidus is an inflammatory condition that causes small, shiny bumps to develop on the skin. It rarely causes other symptoms and does not usually require treatment. The causes of lichen nitidus ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a non-infectious skin condition which causes itching and the appearance of papules and plaques over various parts of the body or the mucous membranes. It can be cutaneous or oral ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a self-limiting condition in most cases, but it can occasionally persist for an indefinite period. Though symptoms may resolve within one or two years, recurrences are common, ...

Lichen nitidus is a rare skin condition that causes clusters of bumps on the skin. The bumps appear spontaneously, without an obvious cause. It is not contagious. ‌ The clusters of bumps can show up ...

If you’ve been suffering from purple-looking rashes accompanied by very bad itching, please visit a dermatologist. You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic ...