Lichen planus atrophic

Lichen planus atrophic is a limited inflammation or destruction of tissue in the form of a plaque, consisting of atrophied, hyperkeratotic, macerative and lymphatic proliferations, usually located on the smooth surface of the skin. It is a chronic disease, but can also manifest itself in an acute form. More common in older women. First of all, damage to the zones of greatest friction is characteristic. Accompanied by an unbearable feeling of itching, a feeling of roughness, deterioration of skin trophism, and sometimes intermittent exacerbations.

Reasons for appearance. Today, the disease is not rare and is officially considered non-infectious. Lichen planar atrophy (phlegmonous variant of Lichen