How long does lichen planus usually live is mainly related to the individual patient’s condition and should be analyzed on a problem-specific basis.
Lichen planus is a chronic or subacute inflammatory skin disease of unknown origin. The lesions occur on the extremities and are often accompanied by damage to the oral mucosa, typically characterized by the Wickham stripe. In the case of simple lichen planus, the patient usually shows symptoms of the skin and does not cause damage to the internal system leading to death, and the patient usually survives for a long time. However, some patients have severe skin damage in the oral area due to lichen planus, and if they are not effectively treated for a long time, the skin lesions in the oral area will gradually turn into squamous epithelial cell proliferation in the oral cavity, which can eventually lead to oral cancer and even endanger life, and the specific survival time varies from person to person.
In addition, patients with lichen planus should pay attention to quit smoking and alcohol in daily life, and prohibit the consumption of spicy and stimulating food. At the same time, avoid excessive scratching and actively carry out medication.