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Lichen Striatus

Lichen striatus is a peculiar disorders characterized by asymptomati rash that consists of small raised bumps. It usually involves the arms and legs, but can affect any part of the body. Females are affected two to three times more than males. Lichen striatus begins similarly to lichen planus, with small bumps (papules), but over a period of days expands to form a long streak or band of affected skin. Lichen striatus is not dangerous or contagious. This skin disorder can affect any part of the body, but it is more commonly known to occur on the arms and or legs of a patient. Lichen Striatus is typically an asymptomatic condition, but mild itching may occasionally be present. This condition most commonly occurs in children between five and ten years of age. Lichen sclerosus does not affect other mucous membranes and only 1 in 10 people have other areas of their skin develop lichen sclerosus.     

Lichen Striatus Causes

The cause is unknown.

• Lichen striatus is not dangerous or contagious (does not spread from person to person).
• Lichen Striatus has been known to occur with the spring and summer being the most common. Endemic out breaks have been reporte.
• Lichen planus is an intensely itchy (pruritic) inflammatory lesion of the skin.
• The cause of lichen striatus is unknown. Possibly genetic factors or environmental triggers have a role to play in its development.
• It appears as raised, many-sided purple bumps (violaceous polygonal papules) with overlying white lines (Wickham's striae).
• Lichen Striatus occur only on the abdomen, flexor surfaces of the elbows and palms, and on the male genitalia.

Lichen Striatus Symptoms

The symptoms of the disease include rashes and small bumps on the body and it is not known as to why children get affected by it but when they get infected they do not cause any discomfort on their body due to rash. Lichen striatus starts as small pink, red or flesh coloured spots that over the course of one or two weeks join together to form a dull red slightly scaly linear band. The band is usually 2mm to 2cm in width and may be a few centimetres in length or may extend the entire length of the limb.

• The most important symptom is Itching in the location of a lesion. The itching can vary from mild to severe.
• The lesions usually located on the inner areas of the wrist, legs, torso or genitals.
• Lichen Striatus is a skin disordered which with small bumps but over a period of days expands to form a long streak or band of affected peculiar skin.
• The band is usually 2mm to 2cm in width and may be a few centimeters in length or may extend the entire length of the limb.
• Occasionally nails may be affected, sometimes without any skin lesions. They become thick, ridged and split.

Lichen Striatus Treatment

The only treatment that you can administer to the trouble area is some cortisone creams. These creams are known to help sooth the problem area and the creams will try to speed up the process for recovery. There is no effective treatment for lichen striatus and in most cases none is necessary. It usually resolves within 6 months but may leave temporary pale or dark marks.

There is no specific treatment for lichen striatus. Cortisone creams and ointments are sometimes helpful. In most patients lichen striatus goes away by itself after six months to one year. There is no effective treatment for lichen striatus and in most cases none is necessary. It usually resolves within 6 months but may leave temporary pale or dark marks. Because lichen striatus is a self-limited disorder and because the lesions spontaneously regress within 3 -12 months, no treatment is needed. The patient and family should be reassured.

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