How to Get Rid of Lichen Planus
- 1). Apply a topical treatment to bumps on your skin that have been diagnosed by a medical doctor as Lichen planus. Topical creams containing corticosteroids can reduce the inflammation of the rash and help it heal. Ask your doctor if you can use an over-the-counter cortisone cream or if a stronger, prescription strength treatment is appropriate.
- 2). Take oral medications to get rid of Lichen planus if your case is severe. Oral corticosteroids can reduce your body's inflammatory response. Immunosuppressant drugs, such as cyclosporine, may help the lesions heal as well, according to The National Institutes of Health. The is because some cases of Lichen planus are caused by an allergic response or immune system reaction.
- 3). Undergo light therapy treatments to treat Lichen planus rashes. The Mayo Clinic reports that exposing the rash to ultraviolet light may speed healing. Your doctor will determine if your condition is severe enough to warrant phototherapy.
