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How I can get rid off from Lichen Planus Pigmentosus skin disease?
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Question #18035
7 hours ago
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How I can get rid off from Lichen Planus Pigmentosus skin disease? - #18035

sufi

since 6 to 8 years, I have had this Problem as I have dark brown patches on my neck, Back and front, with no itching, redness, or pain. And I have consulted with Dr., I had also gone with a Biopsy test also which has also confirmed that this is LPP. So the doctor gave me medicine 1st two weeks. I have to take MMF 500 mg and Tacrolimus 0.1% ointment. I'm using sunscreen also, and they said they wouldn't give a 100% result. And even when I search about MMF 500 Mg, it is a drug which suppresses my immune system, so I'm a Little bit confused, even I in fear. to take this or not. because I know from research that it might develop some cancer. So I don't know what to do, whether I should stop taking treatment or not.

And i have no issue with this lpp it only dark brownish patchy on my "neck" front as well as back.
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Dr. Arsha K Isac
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4 hours ago
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Hello,

LPP is a chronic immune-related skin condition causing dark brown patches, usually without itching or pain.

It is not cancer and not dangerous, but it is long-lasting.

MMF (Mycophenolate Mofetil) is given to control immune activity when LPP is old or spreading.

Cancer risk from MMF is linked to high doses for many years (transplant patients).

👍 Low dose, short-term use for skin disease has very low risk.

Do not stop MMF suddenly without your dermatologist’s advice.

Tacrolimus ointment + sunscreen are safe and important to prevent worsening.

100% cure is not possible; treatment aims to stop new patches and slowly lighten existing ones.

Improvement takes months, not weeks.

🛑 Your treatment is standard and generally safe. Continue under medical supervision and discuss duration and monitoring with your dermatologist.

I trust this helps Thank you

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