Hey Carol,
Never had it.
go to: www.ask.com
type in: lichen planus/ click search
Tons of info. It's not dangerous or contagious, just itchy.
Good Luck, PeteyB smile

DX 3-21-07 L tongue,SCC Stage IV (T3N2MO) TX Slash/Burn/Poison Method.
***Rapid Aggressive Recurrence 8-4-07 with same DX/TX. Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh. Never Give Up! ****UPDATE**** Our dear friend Petey passed away, RIP 9-2-07