Lichen Planus

An itchy outbreak of small, shiny, purplish - red lumps often on arms and legs, but occasionally on scalp causing Hair Loss; can also lead to nail deformities (see Nail Problems), or cause white lacy patterns inside mouth. Cause is not known, but majority of people affected are over 50, condition is harmless, if annoying, and onsets suddenly, with spots fading to brown before disappearing. Conventionally treated with steroid tablets or ointment. Constitutional homeopathic treatment is recommended if condition recurs, as it sometimes does once steroid treatment stops - however, the remedies below should be tried first.

Specific remedies to be given 4 times daily for up to 3 weeks

• Remedy of first resort, whether condition is acute or chronic Sulphur iod. 6c
• Rash burns and itches Arsenicum 6c
• Outbreak worse on face and neck, spots feel prickly and itchy Juglans 6c
• Undressing makes itching worse Rumex 6c

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