The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Lichen planus that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Conditions listing Lichen planus as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Lichen planus. Our database lists the following as having Lichen planus as a symptom of that condition:
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The cause of lichen planus is unknown. Eruptions similar to lichen planus have been induced by arsenic, bismuth, gold, quinidine, propranolol, and naproxen. Exposure to developers used in color photography may likewise cause an eruption that’s indistinguishable from lichen planus.
Lichen planus is found in all geographic areas, with equal distribution among races. Eruptions of lesions with features characteristic of lichen planus occur most often in middle-age people and are uncommon in young and elderly people.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
With this disorder, purple striae—usually more than 1 cm wide—develop gradually over the abdomen and possibly the breasts, hips, buttocks, thighs, and axillae. Inspection also reveals the cardinal signs of moon face, buffalo hump, and truncal obesity. Other findings include acne, ecchymoses, petechiae, muscle weakness and wasting, poor wound healing, excessive perspiration, hypertension, fatigue, and personality changes. Women may develop hirsutism, menstrual irregularities, and inability to achieve orgasm. Men may become impotent.
Excessive use of a glucocorticoid can cause purple striae and other cushingoid effects.
Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
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