What Causes Post-Inflammatory Hypopigmentation?
Discussion
Hypopigmentation can be worrisome for many families because of cosmesis and the worry that “something is wrong.” The normal natural changes in skin-tone over the year due to different light exposure and wide variations within individuals is not something that many people are aware of.
Post-inflammatory hypopigmentation is a common cause of hypopigmentation. Vitiligo is the most common cause of depigmentation.
Vitiligo is an acquired, depigmenting disorder with typical lesions appearing as milky white macules with distinct margins that are not scaly. Hair (including eyebrows and eyelashes) can be dep...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 12, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
ASK DR ELLIE CANNON: Why can't I get rid of this metallic taste in my mouth?
Dr Ellie Cannon addresses questions on oral lichen planus (pictured) - which can cause red patches, ulcers or blisters. She also addresses colitis, an inflammatory bowel condition. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Therapeutics for Adult Nail Psoriasis and Nail Lichen Planus Therapeutics for Adult Nail Psoriasis and Nail Lichen Planus
This article presents an approach for selecting current topical and systemic therapies, including new biologics.American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Dermtreat Appoints Nishan de Silva, M.D., as CEO; Establishes North American Headquarters in San Diego
President, Research & Development, and Founder Jens Hanson, Ph.D., to lead R&D operations in Denmark
SAN DIEGO and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 25, 2018 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Dermtreat, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company fo... Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology, Personnel Dermtreat, Rivelin, clobetasol, oral lichen planus (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 25, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Malignant Potential of Oral Lichen Planus/Lichenoid Lesions Malignant Potential of Oral Lichen Planus/Lichenoid Lesions
This new meta-analysis supports the concept that OLP and OLLs are associated with a small, yet measurable, increased risk for malignant transformation.Medscape Dental & Oral Health (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dental & Oral Health Viewpoint Source Type: news
The use of topical corticosteroides in the treatment of oral lichen planus in Spain: A national survey.
Conclusions: There is a need for national guidelines in treatment for oral lichen planus (treatment criteria, drug, dose, treatment time and method of application of corticosteroid) that can be applied by all professionals who treat this disease. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 7, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
What Lichen Planus Looks Like: A Diagnostic Quiz
The condition is common but seen infrequently in primary care practice. Take this quiz for a quick refresher. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - May 25, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Quiz Skin Diseases Source Type: news
Lichen Planus
Title: Lichen PlanusCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/5/2000 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/11/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - May 11, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
What Is Telogen Effluvium?
Discussion
Hair is an epidermal appendage. It has a regular cycle of phases where hair grows (anagen), rests (telogen) and has a transition phase (catagen) in between.
Normal hair loss is ~50-100 hairs lost/day on the scalp. Normal hair grows about 2.5 mm/week.
The history should include details about general health, health stressors especially in last 4-6 months including fevers, surgeries, new medication and life events are important.
Review of systems for possible anemia, diabetes, and hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases should be obtained including fatigue, constipation, weight changes, night sweats, eye, mus...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 21, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause
The post Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause appeared first on Hysterectomy Association.
A surgical menopause is one caused when a woman has her ovaries removed. It can also refer to a menopause triggered following a hysterectomy that has left her ovaries in place.
There are many menopausal symptoms and some, like the hot flush, are often easier to deal with than others. Perhaps the hardest ones to overcome though are those that affect our sexual well-being and these include things like vaginal dryness or loss of libido. In this article we’re going to explore issues around painful sex because for some wome...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 8, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Menopause sexuality Source Type: news
Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause
A surgical menopause is one caused when a woman has her ovaries removed. It can also refer to a menopause triggered following a hysterectomy that has left her ovaries in place.
There are many menopausal symptoms and some, like the hot flush, are often easier to deal with than others. Perhaps the hardest ones to overcome though are those that affect our sexual well-being and these include things like vaginal dryness or loss of libido. In this article we’re going to explore issues around painful sex because for some women libido diminishes because they start to find sex painful, so dealing with that can often sort things o...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 8, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health sexuality Source Type: news
Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause
A surgical menopause is one caused when a woman has her ovaries removed. It can also refer to a menopause triggered following a hysterectomy that has left her ovaries in place.
There are many menopausal symptoms and some, like the hot flush, are often easier to deal with than others. Perhaps the hardest ones to overcome though are those that affect our sexual well-being and these include things like vaginal dryness or loss of libido. In this article we’re going to explore issues around painful sex because for some women libido diminishes because they start to find sex painful, so dealing with that can often sort things o...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 8, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health sexuality Source Type: news
Painful sex (dyspareunia) after surgical menopause
A surgical menopause is one caused when a woman has her ovaries removed. It can also refer to a menopause triggered following a hysterectomy that has left her ovaries in place.
There are many menopausal symptoms and some, like the hot flush, are often easier to deal with than others. Perhaps the hardest ones to overcome though are those that affect our sexual well-being and these include things like vaginal dryness or loss of libido. In this article we’re going to explore issues around painful sex because for some women libido diminishes because they start to find sex painful, so dealing with that can often sort things o...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 8, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health sexuality Source Type: news
Oral Lichen Planus and a failing dental implant: approach?
I have a 72 year old white female dental implant patient with a long history of Lichen Planus. (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts - March 21, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: osseonews Tags: Dental Implant Cases Source Type: news
