10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lichen Planus

6. Symptoms of Penile Lichen Planus

Despite the locale, this is not a sexually transmitted disease, nor is it contagious upon contact. Penile lichen planus typically affects men aged thirty to sixty, but the cause remains a mystery in most cases. In a few instances, the condition can appear from abnormal cell-mediated immunity. Symptoms generally appear as red, ring-like marks on the glans penis or on the penile shaft. It can be treated with a topical ointment, like steroidal lotion, immunosuppressive therapy, or photo-chemotherapy.