Rx of choice for Lichen planus?: (A) Topical salicylic acid, (B) UV rays, (C) Systemic steroids, (D) Erythromycin
Answer is C. LP is essentially benign and self-limiting disease. Steroids- Mainstay of Rx. Oral steroids: Extensive LP Bullous LP Follicular LP of scalp Extensive ulcerative lesions on the oral or vaginal mucosa. Nail atrophy and pterygium Other Rx: Azathioprine Dapsone In generalised cases phototherapy is given.