In cases of drug-induced lichen planus, symptoms usually resolve once the triggering medication is stopped. While the skin may heal, it can often leave behind hyperpigmentation. Treatment can help ...

Lichen planus is believed to be an autoimmune disease, although its exact cause remains unknown. It’s thought that exposure to viruses, drugs, or allergens may alter skin cells, prompting an ...

Psoriasis and lichen planus are skin conditions that share some features in common, like a red and scaly look, but they also have key differences. Psoriasis tends to thicken into patches and can ...

Today, we’ll talk about a condition called oral lichen planus that can be a challenge ... Doctors often prescribe a steroid ...

Drug-induced lupus is more common in men because they are given these drugs more often; however, not everyone who takes these drugs will develop the disease. Specific criteria for diagnosing ...

The pathogenesis of drug-related nail disorders is still unclear ... dermatologic diseases (fungal disease, psoriasis, lichen planus, histiocytosis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis ...

The condition may lead to severe complications and can be life threatening. Drug-induced thrombocytopenia occurs when medications cause a low platelet level. Platelets are blood cells that help ...

In the U.S. women are far more likely than men to seek treatment for depression—as with all other conditions. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for anyone suffering to take steps to treat ...

A Southern California man was arrested after a violent, drug-induced attack left one person dead and two others hospitalized. The suspect was identified as Derick Laija, 34, from Ontario ...

Available antipsychotic treatments work by blocking dopamine receptors. The new drug, Cobenfy, takes a different approach. By Ellen Barry and Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration on ...

By Noah Weiland Noah Weiland has written about the public health policies that seek to address drug overdoses. Drug overdose deaths are decreasing sharply across the country, according to recent ...