What is lichen planus pigmentosus?
Lichen planus pigmentosus is a rare form of lichen planus characterized by irregular oval shaped grayish brown marks, which often develop in areas exposed to sunlight. The lesions are typically asymptomatic or mildly itchy.
How do members experience lichen planus pigmentosus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lichen planus pigmentosus*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for lichen planus pigmentosus*
Who has lichen planus pigmentosus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 15 |