Lichen nitidus is an inflammatory condition that causes small, shiny bumps to develop on the skin. It rarely causes other symptoms and does not usually require treatment. The causes of lichen nitidus ...

Lichens are mostly unaffected by low-severity fires. In severely burned areas, nearly all the lichen were gone, even 16 years after a fire. As increasingly hot and severe wildfires scorch the West, ...

If you’ve been suffering from purple-looking rashes accompanied by very bad itching, please visit a dermatologist. You could be suffering from what is called Lichen planus. Lichen Planus is a chronic ...

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had never heard of the condition ...

Lichen planus is an itchy skin rash that may affect the quality and duration of sleep, which could cause fatigue. The skin condition is also linked with anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Thorsten Lumbsch, curator of lichenized fungi at the Field Museum ...

If you find a stripe-like rash on your child’s arm or leg, you might be concerned. But it might be a harmless rash called lichen striatus. This type of rash usually forms one or two lines of pink, ...

"I love lichens. I really do." Which is fortunate, as April Windle is currently peering down a magnifying lens on a muddy bank in the middle of a slightly damp New Forest. "I've been lucky enough to ...