Which drug causes Lichen Planus ?

Lichen Planus is a skin disorder which is caused by taking some anti-hypersensitivity drugs. I want the list of those drugs which causes Lichen Planus as a side effect. Plz help me out on this....

Which drug causes Lichen Planus ?
These drugs have been linked to causing Lichen planus:





NSAIDS (Motrin, Advil, etc.)


Tetracycline


Captopril


Propranolol


Sulfonamides


Dapsone


Furosemide


Chloroquine


Penicillamine


Methyldopa


Enalapril


Allopurinol


Oral and topical steroids


Oral retinoids


Imunosuppressant medications


Hydroxychloroquine


Tacrolimus





Ceratin chemicals have been linked, too, such as gold, arsenic compounds, bismuth, and photographic chemicals





Hope this helps.





Rick the pharmacist
Reply:Causes Of Lichen Planus








No known cause is known for lichen planus. It is thought that, this may be an autoimmune disease where the white cells of the body attack the skin. It is also thought that a yeast or fungus may be a cause of lichen planus. This is not a hereditary disease, though some members of the same family can get it. It is not a contagious disease. You don't get it by contact. No food product or diet is responsible for causing lichen planus. Some drugs can form lichen planus like rashes, but the rashes clear within few weeks of stopping that drug. In brief, neither any known cause of lichen planus is confirmed, nor any treatment is available that can clear lichen planus. Only relief can be given to the patient.


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