Today the number of diseases has increased ten fold compared to diseases a decade ago. Owing to pollution, radio active materials and chemical wastes, new kinds of diseases are being generated. The bacterial and virus which cause diseases are undergoing genetic mutation because of the chemical contaminants found in nature today. Although extensive research is being done in the medical field, the exact cause of many diseases is still unknown. One such disease is Lichen Planus. The exact cause of Lichen Planus is still unknown. Some of the possible causes of Lichen Planus and Lichen Planus Treatment are discussed in this article. It is basically an inflammatory skin disease.
People who are affected by Lichen Planus get flat lesions which usually appear on the mucous membrane or skin, which causes a great deal pain coupled with an itching sensation. This disease affects both men and women alike but oral Lichen Planus affects women more. People who are in late thirties and early forties are most likely to be affected by this disease. The disease is not restricted to one part of a body and can affect any part of the body. This disease does not affect children, although there could be exceptions. In most of the cases the disease can stay for as long as 18 months unless treated. This disease can also affect the skin region near the genitals. Overall it is a painful ordeal which everyone wishes to be cured of.
The exact cause of this disease is still vague. Some medical expert say that Lichen Planus is caused due to allergic reaction to certain medicines, chemical substances like washing powders, dyes etc. People who are affected by this disease tend to get stressed. Stress causes an imbalance in an individual