10 Hepatitis C Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a condition that causes reddish-purple, polygonal skin lesions. These lesions are commonly found on the wrists, ankles, and lower back. It also causes itching and may present as a burning sensation in the mouth.
It is associated with hepatitis C, autoimmune disorders, the side effects of dental materials or medications, and graft-versus-host disease. The characteristics of lichen planus are known as “The Six Ps”: the lesions are purple, planar (flat-topped), pruritic, polygonal, plaques, and papules.
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