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Hypertrophic lichen planus

Moderate ICD-10: L43 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: मोटी त्वचा की गांठ · தமிழ்: தடித்த தோல் திட்டுகள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದಪ್ಪವಾದ ಚರ್ಮದ ತೇಪೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: మందపాటి చర్మ మచ్చలు · বাংলা: পুরু চামড়ার ছোপ · मराठी: जाड त्वचेचे डाग · ગુજરાતી: જાડી ત્વચાના ડાઘ
About this condition

Hypertrophic lichen planus is a chronic skin condition where thickened, raised, and intensely itchy patches form, typically on the shins or ankles. These patches are rough and scaly, often darker than surrounding skin. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation and itching through topical or systemic medications.

Common symptoms
thick raised skin patches itchy purple bumps ridged skin lesions darkened skin areas rough textured skin
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When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks
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This condition in Indian languages
Hindi (हिंदी)मोटी त्वचा की गांठ · खुजलीदार उभरे हुए धब्बे · लाइकेन प्लेनस मोटापन · त्वचा का मोटा होना
Tamil (தமிழ்)தடித்த தோல் திட்டுகள் · அரிப்பு தோல் கொப்புளங்கள் · தடிமனான தோல் வளர்ச்சி · உயர்ந்த தோல் புண்கள்
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)ದಪ್ಪವಾದ ಚರ್ಮದ ತೇಪೆಗಳು · ತುರಿಕೆ ಚರ್ಮ ಉಬ್ಬುಗಳು · ದಪ್ಪವಾದ ಚರ್ಮ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ · ಎತ್ತರವಾದ ಚರ್ಮ ಗಾಯಗಳು
Telugu (తెలుగు)మందపాటి చర్మ మచ్చలు · దురద చర్మ గడ్డలు · మందమైన చర్మ పెరుగుదల · ఎత్తైన చర్మ గాయాలు
Bengali (বাংলা)পুরু চামড়ার ছোপ · চুলকানি চামড়ার গুটি · মোটা চামড়া বৃদ্ধি · উঁচু চামড়ার ক্ষত
Marathi (मराठी)जाड त्वचेचे डाग · खाज सुटलेले उभारलेले डाग · त्वचा जाड होणे · उंच त्वचा जखम
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)જાડી ત્વચાના ડાઘ · ખંજવાળવાળા ત્વચા ઉપર ઉઠાણ · જાડી ત્વચા વૃદ્ધિ · ઊંચા ત્વચા ઘા
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hypertrophic lichen planus?
thick raised skin patches, itchy purple bumps, ridged skin lesions, darkened skin areas, rough textured skin.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks
Is Hypertrophic lichen planus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hypertrophic lichen planus?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer