What Is Lichen Planus?
5. Darkened Skin
In addition to the possibility of permanent scars, lichen planus will also sometimes cause permanent dark patches to remain on the patient’s skin. These patches will remain even after the other symptoms have cleared up. Darkened skin tends to be more noticeable in people who already had dark colored skin.
The darkened patches, along with any scars that may be present, will leave some people feeling self-conscious about their physical appearance. This, along with other symptoms like pain will sometimes cause the patient to lose confidence and self-esteem, and this can have a negative impact on their quality of life.
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