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Red Lichen Planus

How the structures involved in Lichen Planus differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Lichen Planus differ from normal

Short answer

Red lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause itchy, raised, red bumps or patches and needs individual assessment.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Possible role
May support a more even-looking complexion

What it means

Red LED is visible light used in home and professional devices. Redness may follow irritation, heat, sun exposure, inflammation, allergy, infection, or chronic disease. Contact dermatitis can itch after a product, heat rash follows sweating, psoriasis can form scaly areas, cellulitis can produce spreading warmth and tenderness, and rosacea may cause repeated flushing. A temporary pink appearance is not proof of improvement.

What to do

Use the stated exposure time, eye protection, and cleaning method. Do not press a hot mask against irritated skin. Pause new products, choose gentle cleansing and moisturising, and protect skin from sunlight. Track triggers, products, location, texture, and duration. A clinician can decide whether another option such as IPL photofacial is suitable.

When to seek care

Get urgent advice for redness that spreads quickly or comes with fever, severe pain, marked warmth, pus, swelling, breathing difficulty, or eye involvement. Seek assessment for redness that persists, returns, scales, blisters, or fails to settle after an irritant is removed.

Useful questions

Ask what diagnosis fits the location and texture, whether medicines make you light-sensitive, whether LED could aggravate it, and what treatment should take priority.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is red LED suitable for every red patch?

No. Infection or inflammation may need diagnosis and treatment rather than light.

What should I track?

Note triggers, products, location, texture, discomfort, and whether redness spreads.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.