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1579720Lichen Planus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditionshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/lichen-planus-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-treatment-and-related-conditions-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/848426/8e00ecd8-11a8-48c5-ae63-4ae128d6803b.jpg?v=6383364665668000005757MXNKenneth KeeInStock/Ebooks/1558330Lichen Planus, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions5757https://www.gandhi.com.mx/lichen-planus-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-treatment-and-related-conditions-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/848426/8e00ecd8-11a8-48c5-ae63-4ae128d6803b.jpg?v=638336466566800000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20149781310840401_W3siaWQiOiI5MzAxZDc3NS02MTEwLTRmMDEtYmI0OS0xODcyZTA4ZTFmNjMiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjU3LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo1NywiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6IklwcCIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjQtMDUtMTlUMTA6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9781310840401_<p>Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin<br />It consists of red small papules which can cause itch and scratching<br />It is often associated with lesions of the mucosal membranes<br />Lichen Planus occurs more in women than in men</p><p>The cause of lichen planus may be related to an allergic or immune reaction<br />It is also associated with chronic hepatitis C virus infection<br />The typical rash of Pruritic, Planar, Purple, Polygonal, Papular<br />Microscopic appearance is hyperparakeratosis of the granular cell layer</p><p>The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and speed healing.<br />Dressings placed over skin medicines to protect from scratching<br />Topical Medicines include topical corticosteroids and Vitamin A cream.<br />More severe cases need oral corticosteroids, retinoids and Cyclosporine.</p><p>-An original poem by Kenneth Kee</p><p>Interesting Tips about the Lichen Planus</p><p>A Healthy Lifestyle</p><ol><li><p>Take a well Balanced Diet</p></li><li><p>Treatment depends on the severity and type of Lichen Planus.<br />The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and speed healing.<br />a. Mild cases may not require any treatment<br />b. Severe Lichen Planus has lesions that affect most of the body and hospitalization is required.<br />c. Most cases of Lichen Planus lie in between.<br />At the present moment there is no known cure for lichen planus.<br />Medicines have been able to reduce the severity of inflammation and improve the quality of life.<br />a. Topical Medicines include:<br />i. Topical corticosteroids (such as clobetasol).<br />ii. Vitamin A as a cream (topical retinoic acid)<br />iii. Tar lotions, ointments, creams, and shampoo<br />iv. Other medicines that are applied to the skin such as tacrolimus and pimecroliumus<br />v. Dressings placed over skin medicines to protect from scratching</p></li></ol><p>d. Systemic therapy (oral drugs that affect the whole body system):<br />Immunosuppressant medications<br />i. Cyclosporine,<br />ii. Methotrexate<br />iii. Oral retinoid (acitretin)<br />iv. Oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone) to reduce swelling and lower immune responses<br />Corticosteroids shots into a sore<br />v. Hydroxychloroquine<br />vi. Tacrolimus<br />vii. Dapsone<br />e. Phototherapy (with ultraviolet B, psoralen with ultraviolet A, radiation)<br />f. Combined therapy is frequently used.<br />g. New therapies such as the biologic agents has improved the condition<br />h. Antihistamines for itch</p><ol start3><li>Keep bones and body strong</li></ol><p>Bone marrow produces our blood</p><p>Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.</p><p>Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.</p><p>Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits</p><p>Zinc and other minerals are important to the body</p><ol start4><li>Get enough rest and Sleep</li></ol><p>Avoid stress and tension</p><ol start5><li>Exercise and stay active.</li></ol><p>It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2 hours a week.</p><p>One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.</p><p>Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.</p><ol start6><li>Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.</li></ol><p>Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.</p><p>Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.</p><ol start7><li>Stop or do not begin smoking.</li></ol><p>It also interferes with blood supply and healing.<br />Chapter 1</p><p>Lichen Planus</p><p>Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin which typically consists of red small papules that joined together to from rough scaly patches.</p><p>Lichen planus is a condition that forms an itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth</p><p>TABLE OF CONTENT<br />Introduction<br />Chapter 1 Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 2 More Facts about Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 3 Treatment of Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 4 Pityriasis Rosea<br />Chapter 5 Psoriasis<br />Chapter 6 Tinea Corporis<br />Chapter 7 Hepatitis C</p>...(*_*)9781310840401_<p>Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin<br />It consists of red small papules which can cause itch and scratching<br />It is often associated with lesions of the mucosal membranes<br />Lichen Planus occurs more in women than in men</p><p>The cause of lichen planus may be related to an allergic or immune reaction<br />It is also associated with chronic hepatitis C virus infection<br />The typical rash of Pruritic, Planar, Purple, Polygonal, Papular<br />Microscopic appearance is hyperparakeratosis of the granular cell layer</p><p>The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and speed healing.<br />Dressings placed over skin medicines to protect from scratching<br />Topical Medicines include topical corticosteroids and Vitamin A cream.<br />More severe cases need oral corticosteroids, retinoids and Cyclosporine.</p><p>-An original poem by Kenneth Kee</p><p>Interesting Tips about the Lichen Planus</p><p>A Healthy Lifestyle</p><ol><li><p>Take a well Balanced Diet</p></li><li><p>Treatment depends on the severity and type of Lichen Planus.<br />The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and speed healing.<br />a. Mild cases may not require any treatment<br />b. Severe Lichen Planus has lesions that affect most of the body and hospitalization is required.<br />c. Most cases of Lichen Planus lie in between.<br />At the present moment there is no known cure for lichen planus.<br />Medicines have been able to reduce the severity of inflammation and improve the quality of life.<br />a. Topical Medicines include:<br />i. Topical corticosteroids (such as clobetasol).<br />ii. Vitamin A as a cream (topical retinoic acid)<br />iii. Tar lotions, ointments, creams, and shampoo<br />iv. Other medicines that are applied to the skin such as tacrolimus and pimecroliumus<br />v. Dressings placed over skin medicines to protect from scratching</p></li></ol><p>d. Systemic therapy (oral drugs that affect the whole body system):<br />Immunosuppressant medications<br />i. Cyclosporine,<br />ii. Methotrexate<br />iii. Oral retinoid (acitretin)<br />iv. Oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone) to reduce swelling and lower immune responses<br />Corticosteroids shots into a sore<br />v. Hydroxychloroquine<br />vi. Tacrolimus<br />vii. Dapsone<br />e. Phototherapy (with ultraviolet B, psoralen with ultraviolet A, radiation)<br />f. Combined therapy is frequently used.<br />g. New therapies such as the biologic agents has improved the condition<br />h. Antihistamines for itch</p><ol start"3"><li>Keep bones and body strong</li></ol><p>Bone marrow produces our blood</p><p>Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.</p><p>Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.</p><p>Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits</p><p>Zinc and other minerals are important to the body</p><ol start"4"><li>Get enough rest and Sleep</li></ol><p>Avoid stress and tension</p><ol start"5"><li>Exercise and stay active.</li></ol><p>It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2 hours a week.</p><p>One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.</p><p>Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.</p><ol start"6"><li>Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.</li></ol><p>Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.</p><p>Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.</p><ol start"7"><li>Stop or do not begin smoking.</li></ol><p>It also interferes with blood supply and healing.<br />Chapter 1</p><p>Lichen Planus</p><p>Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin which typically consists of red small papules that joined together to from rough scaly patches.</p><p>Lichen planus is a condition that forms an itchy rash on the skin or in the mouth</p><p>TABLE OF CONTENT<br />Introduction<br />Chapter 1 Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 2 More Facts about Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 3 Treatment of Lichen Planus<br />Chapter 4 Pityriasis Rosea<br />Chapter 5 Psoriasis<br />Chapter 6 Tinea Corporis<br />Chapter 7 Hepatitis C</p>...9781310840401_Kenneth Keelibro_electonico_dd015fdf-9935-39be-96d3-8f982cf150ba_9781310840401;9781310840401_9781310840401Kenneth KeeInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/smashwords-epub-403a96a6-4e46-4a04-bfaf-2c172f68fe5f.epub2014-12-22T00:00:00+00:00Kenneth Kee