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Lichen planus (LP)
Is an uncommon disease of the skin with a prevalence of 0.1% in men and 0.3% in women. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to be the result of an autoimmune process with an unknown initial trigger.
Symptoms:
- Purplish-colored lesions or bumps with flat tops on your skin or genitals
- Lesions that develop and spread over the body during weeks or a few months
- Itching at the site of the rash
- Lacy white lesions in the mouth, which may be painful or cause a burning sensation
- Blisters, which burst and become scabby
- Thin white lines over the rash
Preliminary plan:
- Dermatologist appointment
- Dentist appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Stool analysis - Protozoans and Helminths (microscopy)
- Blood test:
- Urea (BUN)
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)
- Bilirubin (total, direct)
- Histological examination of the skin lesions
- Cytology of affected area mucous touch smear