Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about lichen planus:

1. Do my symptoms indicate lichen planus?
   
   
2. What may have caused me to develop lichen planus?
   
   
3. How severe is my lichen planus likely to become?
   
   
4. Can I spread lichen planus to other parts of my body or to other people?
   
   
5. Does my lichen planus require treatment?
   
   
6. What treatment options are available to me?
   
   
7. How long is my lichen planus likely to last?
   
   
8. Is my lichen planus likely to recur?
   
   
9. Does lichen planus pose any danger to my overall health?
   
   
10. Is it likely that I may have a liver condition, such as hepatitis C, in addition to lichen planus?