I hate my body... And hate the summer I dont even go swimming anymore. I want somthing natural to get rid of these scars... And I want desperately to know what is the cause of LICHEN PLANUS and why drs dont think it odd or damaging enuff to look into the reasons why and what the cure could be..... very uncomfortable with my skin.
Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 04/28/2011
Hi, I'm so sorry you are so miserable. Have you looked into Traditional Chinese medicine? I am sure they can help you. I've seen so many amazing results w/ TCM. They do find the root cause of symptoms the body manifests unlike Western medicine which gives you medications to cover up the symptoms and also leading to other issues. In Chinese Medicine it's fascinating how seemingly unrelated things are all from the same source so they treat the organs for the symptoms that are manifesting. You might want to look into it. I hope this helps. Best to you...Replied by Bill (San Fernando, San Fernando, Philippines) on 04/29/2011
Hi Hating Planus... It's well known that doctor's don't have any clue about lichen planus. When this happens they call it an auto-immune problem.
Try this as a simple topical remedy:
Add 1 part by volume 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Add Borax crystals until no more dissolves
Add 1 part by volume Milk of Magnesia
Half fill a small whisky glass with 3% HP. Add Borax crystals until no more dissolve then add MoM to the top. Use this to spread over the lichen planus area. Leave it on the skin for 30 minutes or longer -- it will form a white powder on the skin. Then wash off and apply lavender oil.
You can buy the ordinary 3% HP chemical grade and the MoM at any chemists. The borax can be bought in any supermarket as 20 Mule Team Borax -- sold in the laundry isle.
Just using the MoM on its own got rid of my own tinea cruris(jock itch) of 8 years. I would apply it after my shower before bed and wash it off in the morning. Disappeared in 2 days. MoM is also very cool and wonderfully soothing when applied to the skin. MoM kills all microbes in 2 ways. First, it has an alkaline pH of about 10 -- enough to kill any virus, bacteria or fingus. Second, it is hydrophobic, drives water out of the area quickly and dehydrates the microbes, killing them.
Borax is the ultimate fungal killer. Also kills mycoplasmas as well.
HP is also a broad spectrum microbial killer.
Here are some more options for you from Ted:
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/lichen_planus_questions.html#Question_1159
Replied by Elly (Topeka, Kansas) on 05/10/2011
Hi Bill, I tried the borax, 3% H2O2, & MoM in a shot glass like you said but the H2O2 and the borax became rock hard after a short time and I'm having trouble getting it out of the shot glass. It did take away the itch but the next day the itch is back. I take it this has to be repeated each day? I will put less borax in next time. The lavender oil is so strong and gives me a headache.Replied by Ashwini (Faridabad, India) on 07/26/2012
Hi I'm ashwini. I have been suffering from lichen planus for almost 2 years. Well till now all the itching and all has reduced but I'm left with the scars. So it would be great if you could help me out on this my age is 16 and I am female. Pls I serioulsy need a very good remedy that could help me to get rid of this scar asap.
