Mouth lesions:
Tender or painful (mild cases may have no discomfort) Located on the sides of the tongue or the inside of the cheek Sometimes located on the gums Area of blue-white spots or "pimples" Lines of lesions that form a lacy-looking network Gradual increase in size of the affected area Lesions sometimes form painful ulcers
Skin lesions:
Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals Itchy Even on both sides (symmetrical) Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin injury Papule 2 - 4 cm in size Papules clustered into a large, flat-topped lesion Lesions have distinct, sharp borders Possibly covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called Wickham's striae Shiny or scaly appearance Dark colored - reddish-purple (skin) or gray-white (mouth) Possibility of developing blisters or ulcers
Other symptoms include:
Dry mouth Hair loss Metallic taste in the mouth Ridges in the nails (nail abnormalities)
What are the symptoms of Lichen planus?
Mouth lesions:
Tender or painful (mild cases may have no discomfort) Located on the sides of the tongue or the inside of the cheek Sometimes located on the gums Area of blue-white spots or "pimples" Lines of lesions that form a lacy-looking network {{ORGANIZATION}} increase in size of the affected area Lesions sometimes form painful ulcers
Skin lesions:
Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals {{NAME}} on both sides (symmetrical) Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin injury Papule 2 - 4 cm in size Papules clustered into a large, flat-topped lesion Lesions have distinct, sharp borders {{NAME}} covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called {{ORGANIZATION}}'s striae Shiny or scaly appearance Dark colored - reddish-purple (skin) or gray-white (mouth) Possibility of developing blisters or ulcers
Other symptoms include:
Dry mouth Hair loss Metallic taste in the mouth Ridges in the nails (nail abnormalities)